A train heading to Mar del Plata struck a car that crossed with the barriers down: one person died

A train traveling toward Mar del Plata struck a car that crossed the tracks while the safety barriers were down, resulting in one death. The incident took place during the afternoon in the Buenos Aires province locality of Maipú.

The fatal collision occurred amidst a severe storm affecting a major portion of the Buenos Aires province. Authorities have not released further details regarding the identity of the victim or the exact circumstances surrounding the vehicle crossing the lowered barriers.