5 killed after train hits vehicle that allegedly attempted to go around crossing gate

Five people were killed when their vehicle was struck by a train near Highway 20 and Utah Street in Gary, Indiana, after the driver allegedly went around a downed crossing gate. The train may have sustained damage, and while South Shore service was temporarily suspended, it has since resumed; authorities are investigating the incident.

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Five people died when a train hit their car after the driver went around a safety gate.

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