In a horrifying accident, five people died in a collision between a vehicle and a South Shore Line train in Gary, Indiana.
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The tragic collision raises serious questions about traffic safety and adherence to rules.
As drivers seemingly disregard basic road regulations, deadly consequences and heartfelt sorrow follow.
What led the vehicle’s driver to ignore the crossing gate remains under investigation.
Authorities report that the vehicle attempted to bypass the crossing gate, leading to the horrific crash.
This incident underscores the urgent need for drivers to heed all warning signals near train tracks.
The crash occurred at approximately 10 p.m. near U.S. Highway 20 and Utah Street.
The driver’s decision to go around the lowered gates meant the vehicle was directly in the path of the eastbound train.
While the passengers of the train were unharmed, those in the vehicle tragically lost their lives.
Authorities have yet to reveal the identities of the victims. Meanwhile, the train involved in the collision suffered damage but was cleared for service after assessment.
The South Shore Line, temporarily suspended, has since resumed its services.
“Putting aside the fact we always want people to be extremely careful around trains and train tracks and to expect a train on a track at any time – there is a tragedy when five human beings are lost and our hearts go out to the family of the loved ones who experienced loss in this accident,” said South Shore Line President Mike Noland, cited by CBS News.
This crash site is known for its comprehensive safety features, including functioning gates, bells, and lights.
Noland emphasized the sobering reality that such “crashes with trains on the South Shore Line are ‘not that frequent of an occurrence,’ yet they remain devastating.”
Officials advise that drivers should “stop, look, and listen,” always expecting a train on the tracks.
This preventable tragedy illustrates the stark reminders of what happens when safety protocols are ignored.
While no train passengers or crew were injured, the town mourns an avoidable loss.
The incident remains under investigation, yet the stark reality is clear: every crossing gate, light, and bell needs to be taken seriously, for the cost of negligence is far too high.
5 people were killed late last night near Gary when the car they were in was hit by a South Shore Line train at US 20 & the Utah Street crossing. Witnesses say the car went around lowered gates. (Pics: Captured News). More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib pic.twitter.com/KaYHgNhkIJ
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) June 26, 2025
