Three dead after train full of passengers crashed into car on California railroad tracks

Three people have been killed and two others seriously injured after a train full of passengers with a car crashed into the track.

The accident occurred in Brentwood, California, USA, near the intersection of Orwood Road and Bixler Road, on Sunday, June 26 at approximately 1:00 PM local time.

There were 80 people on board the train at the time of the crash, but none were injured. The car’s occupants were injured — including a child — and were taken to a nearby hospital, ABC7News reports.

The vehicle, a four-door sedan, was on the track when it was hit.

According to local reports, at least two bodies were seen on a gravel embankment about 25 feet from the vehicle.

The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, but the site is known for its potential hazards, with first responders calling out at least once or twice a year as the crossing lacks a traffic controller.