Woman dead, kids hurt in train collision
Emergency services were called to a level crossing at Redmond-Hay River Rd in Redmond, Albany shortly before 2pm on Wednesday after reports of a car and train collision.
Inside the vehicle were five people, including three children under 10 and a man and woman, both in their 30s.
The woman suffered critical injuries and was trapped inside the vehicle, with crews needing several hours to free her.
Three fire trucks, six St John Ambulance paramedics and police officers were at the scene. Paramedics treated the man in his 30s and the three children for minor injuries before they were transported to Albany Health Campus.
Witnesses said the grain train sounded its horn for several seconds before it hit the ute, dragging it along the tracks for about 40m before stopping, the ABC reports.
Two men who were on the train were not injured in the incident, but are being treated for shock.
Officers are continuing the investigation into the collision.
Anyone with information or footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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