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The vehicle was reported to have bypassed the crossing gates in Westbury, New York, Eng said. The three dead were in the vehicle, Eng said, and among the wounded were seven passengers of the train, a conductor and an engineer.
The injured were transported to hospitals in the area slightly injured, Eng said.
"It's a … very tragic warning that you're just not trying to beat the train. It's not, it will not work, "said Laura Curran, Nassau County Manager.
The first strike was caused by an eastbound train leaving Westbury station and carrying about 100 people, Eng said.
Then a westbound train, traveling at a higher speed and carrying about 800 people, struck the vehicle. According to Eng, the two cars of the train derailed and struck the wharf at Westbury station.
About 200 feet of track were damaged, as well as the third rail and Westbury platform, Eng said.
"We will work all night and restore service as soon as possible," Eng said, adding that he expected the morning service to be affected.
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