FRESNO, CA – Fresno police say an Amtrak train struck a vehicle, killing two motorists on Monday night.
According to Your Central Valley, the collision occurred near the intersection of South Maple Avenue and East Central Avenue at about 10:30 p.m.
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Investigators determined the vehicle was attempting to drive around the lowered crossing arms when it was hit by a southbound train. The impact killed the two males in the vehicle, whose identities have not been released.
Authorities say 26 passengers were on the train, though it was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt.
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