1 killed after train strikes minivan in Camarillo

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Thursday, April 23, 2015
Authorities respond after a train struck a minivan and killed one person in Camarillo on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
Authorities respond after a train struck a minivan and killed one person in Camarillo on Thursday, April 23, 2015.
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CAMARILLO, Calif. (KABC) -- At least one person was killed after a train appeared to have struck a minivan in Camarillo on Thursday morning, California Highway Patrol officials said.

The train appeared to have broadsided the minivan, causing it to flip over, at about 8:30 a.m. at South Las Posas Road and 5th Street. One person was initially trapped inside the vehicle and the tracks were shut down.

The train remained on the tracks. No injuries were immediately reported on the train.

A Ventura County coroner was enroute to the scene.