2 die after vehicle struck by train in Terre Haute

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (AP) - Two people died early Thursday after their vehicle was struck by a train at a railroad crossing in western Indiana.

Police in Terre Haute said Brianna Clark and Subrina Smith died from their injuries after being ejected from the vehicle. Their ages and hometowns were not immediately released.

Police responded to the crash about 12:37 a.m., the Tribune-Star reported. They found a motorist had attempted to drive around lowered crossing arms. The impact resulted in two occupants of the vehicle being ejected, police said. It wasn't clear who was driving.