A crash involving a car and a commuter train in Gary, Indiana had devastating results Wednesday night.
At around 10 p.m. Wednesday, Gary Police were dispatched to the U.S. Route 20 and Utah Street in response to a call about a train colliding with a motor vehicle.
When police and fire department officials arrived, they discovered all five occupants of the car dead, having been ejected from the SUV which was "severely damaged," per a Gary Police press release.
South Shore Line President Mike Noland said the train containing 32 passengers was of US 12 and 7th Street when the vehicle "went around the gates and into the train's path," reported CBS affiliate WBBM-TV.
"Preliminary investigation suggests that the vehicle struck by the train went around an active railroad crossing," said Gary Police.
So far, the identities of the five victims have not been released, though Gary Police Chief Derek Cannon told ABC affiliate WLS-TV it is believed there were three men and two women. None of the train's occupants or crew members suffered injuries.
The incident remains under investigation by the Gary Police Department and NICTD Transit Police Department.
"The Gary Police Department extends our sincere condolences to the friends and families of those affected by this heartbreaking tragedy. You are in our thoughts and prayers, and we are committed to providing you with unwavering support during this difficult time," said the police release.
South Shore Line service was temporarily suspended following the accident but resumed as scheduled Thursday morning.
"Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by this tragic incident," said the South Shore Line in a statement.
"We remind everyone to never attempt to cross railroad tracks when signals are activated, and to always expect a train on any track from any direction at any time."
from Men's Journal https://ift.tt/3PB2pux
via IFTTT