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5 Killed in Collision Between Train and Vehicle
- Five people died when a South Shore Line train hit an SUV around 10:02 p.m. Wednesday at U.S. Route 20 and Utah Street in Gary, Indiana.
- The crash occurred after the SUV reportedly bypassed active crossing gates, entering the train's path, which triggered an ongoing investigation by Gary Police and NICTD Transit Police.
- Emergency responders discovered all five victims had been ejected from the heavily damaged SUV, while the train’s crew and passengers were unharmed.
- Following the collision, the South Shore Line temporarily suspended train operations and issued a safety advisory urging people to avoid crossing railroad tracks while signals are active; the company also committed to fully supporting the ongoing investigation with local authorities.
- Officials from the Lake County Coroner’s Office handled the removal of the victims, whose identities have not yet been disclosed, and train service has returned to normal following the accident.
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5 killed in collision between train and vehicle
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