A preliminary investigation determined the fire truck was northbound when it overturned. Cottonwood, MN (MinnesotaNow)- One person was killed and a child was among two others airlifted after a fire engine overturned in western Minnesota. Get our free mobile app43-Year-Old Killed, Six-Year-Old Among Two Airlifted After Fire Engine Overturns in Cottonwood, MNThe fatality occurred in the small town of Cottonwood, which is about 18 miles northeast of Marshall. A preliminary investigation determined the fire truck was northbound when it overturned. Authorities say the fire engine was in the area to participate in the Cottonwood Homecoming Parade.