A tragic accident involving a train occurred yesterday evening in Little River County in Southwest Arkansas, killing two people and injuring one.

The Arkansas State Police and Little River County authorities are investigating the crash, which occurred just off Highway 71 near Ogden. Authorities say the accident happened just before dark.

The northbound train struck the vehicle, which was headed east and crossing the tracks.

Two people inside the vehicle were killed and another was taken to a Texarkana hospital with very serious injuries.

The investigation into the deadly crash is ongoing.

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