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Missing truck driver found dead at Minnesota landfill site

The body of a missing truck driver was found at an Elk River landfill in Minnesota on Wednesday morning. Police were called when the driver, who was supposed to drop off a load at the landfill on 225th Avenue Northwest and U.S. Highway 169, was reported missing by his trucking company earlier that day.

Details: Officers located the truck driver's body after arriving at the site just after 9 a.m. The investigation is ongoing, but the police do not suspect any foul play.

  • Authorities have yet to release the identity of the deceased driver.
  • The cause of death hasn't been disclosed at this time.

What we're watching: It's not clear what happened between the time the driver was last seen and when his body was found. The police are investigating to piece together the events leading up to his death.

The discovery has sent waves of concern through the trucking community, as drivers often encounter many unexpected challenges on the road.

This somber event follows a missing report filed earlier in the day, highlighting the unpredictability that drivers can face daily, reported FOX 9 News.

The case remains open as investigators work to understand the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.

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