Two killed in Theodore when car hits Amtrak train at crossing

Two people died Thursday after their vehicle was struck by an Amtrak train near Theodore, authorities say. According to WKRG News 5, the crash happened at a railroad crossing near Bellingrath Road and Peary Road after the vehicle attempted to bypass the crossing gates.

Police say the driver tried to beat the train across the tracks, resulting in the collision. The incident marks a tragic reminder of the dangers of ignoring railroad crossing safety warnings.

The names and additional circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been released. The investigation is ongoing.