Bartow County authorities say one person died after a train and a car collided late Wednesday moing.
The Bartow County Fire Department says the collision occurred on Cass White Road at Highway 411.
Video shot by SKYFOX 5 showed what appeared to be a badly damaged car in an embankment next to the tracks.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash.
The victim has not been identified.
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