Sheriff's office names 2 killed after car collides with train in Arkansas

BONO — Authorities say two people were killed after a car collided with a train in northeast Arkansas.

The Craighead County sheriff's office said the collision happened Tuesday night near Bono, about 115 miles northeast of Little Rock. A car driving west on County Road 398 collided with a train that was traveling north, according to the agency.

Capt. Justin Rolland of the sheriff's office identified the victims as Bill Rush, 81, and Mary Rush, 73, both of Walnut Ridge.

The crossing had signs but no lights or guards, Rolland said.

Additional information regarding the crash was not available Wednesday afternoon. An investigation is ongoing.

The Associated Press and Brandon Riddle of Arkansas Online contributed to this story.

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