Two men lost their lives on Tuesday night after their Jeep reportedly bypassed lowered railroad crossing arms and collided with an oncoming train in Corsicana, according to local authorities.
The incident took place shortly after 10:30 p.m. in the 300 block of West 12th Avenue, as confirmed by the Corsicana Police Department.
Authorities indicated that the two men were traveling westbound in a gray Jeep at the time of the collision.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the Jeep overturned in a ditch on the south side of West 12th Avenue. Both individuals were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Corsicana Police Department and Union Pacific are jointly conducting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The identities and ages of the deceased have not yet been released by authorities.
Those with any relevant information regarding the incident are encouraged to reach out to the Corsicana Police Department at (903) 654-4902.
