One person dead after train strikes vehicle in North Carolina

NORTH CAROLINA — A Clayton man was killed Monday morning when his car was struck by a train after he drove around lowered crossing gates, according to police.

The crash happened around 10:50 a.m. at the intersection of Central Street and Main Street, a town spokesperson said.

Police reported the driver of a Toyota Corolla turned onto Central Street and attempted to bypass the lowered gates, which had flashing lights activated…

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