Omaha woman dies after car struck by train in western Iowa

A Union Pacific train hit a vehicle crossing the tracks in Iowa, killing an Omaha woman and injuring four others.

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Omaha woman dies after car crossing railroad tracks struck by train in western Iowa

ARION, Iowa —

An Omaha woman died and four people were injured after a crash involving a train in Iowa on Sunday, authorities said.

The collision occurred in Arion, which is about eight miles southwest of Denison, according to a crash report from the Iowa State Patrol.

Investigators said a Jeep Grand Cherokee was crossing the railroad tracks when it was struck by a Union Pacific train.

Officials said a woman, identified as 24-year-old Sandra Factor Pano, died from her injuries.

Four other occupants of the vehicle were injured in the crash, officials said.

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