1 dead, two injured after Amtrak train and vehicle collide in Amite

AMITE - One person died and two others were injured after an Amtrak train and a vehicle collided in Amite on Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office said the crash happened shortly before 2:40 p.m. at Highway 51 and Ponders Quarters Lane.

Deputies said there were three victims, with one confirmed dead and two others taken to the hospital.