2 Killed When Train Hits Car Going Around Crossing Gate

2 Killed When Train Hits Car Going Around Crossing Gate
A Brightline train in Miami, Fla., in a file photo. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
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AVENTURA, Fla.—Two people died when a higher speed commuter train hit their car as the driver tried to make it around the crossing gate, police said.

The crossing gate’s lights were flashing and bells were ringing to signal an approaching train on Thursday morning when the car tried to make it through, police and Brightline train officials said.