Police said the woman's car somehow got stuck on the tracks. A bystander tried to help her out of the car, but had to get out of the way.
The train was unable to stop in time, slamming into the car and pushing it about 15 feet.
The woman was rushed to the hospital, where she died of her injuries.
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