1 dead after SunRail train crashes into vehicle in Kissimmee, police say

One person has died at the scene of a crash involving a SunRail train and a car, according to the Kissimmee Police Department. 

The crash occurred on Tuesday evening around 6:30 p.m. near East Vine Street. A portion of the intersection at Michigan Ave. and East Vine Street (U.S. 192) was expected to remain closed for several hours while the crash remained under investigation. 

According to a spokesperson with the Florida Department of Transportation, the train was heading north when the crash occurred, and there were 11 people onboard at the time.  No passengers or SunRail workers were injured, the spokesperson said and added that nothing appeared to be wrong with the crossing arms or tracks.