Opelika woman dies after train crashes into vehicle

OPELIKA, Ala. (WRBL) – A 69-year-old Opelika woman has died following a vehicle versus train collision at the 8th Street Railroad Crossing.

Police say Cathy Richards was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after the crash Wednesday afternoon. She later died from her injuries.

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The crash occurred near the 8th Street crossing, prompting officials to block several surrounding railroad crossings during the investigation.

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