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One person killed in crash involving SunRail train in Kissimmee

KISSIMMEE — Kissimmee police say at least one person died after a car was hit by a SunRail train Thursday.

Officers responded to the railroad tracks at East Vine Street just after 6 p.m. after a 911 caller reported the collision.

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Police say the driver was westbound on Vine Street when the impact occurred.

Westbound traffic lanes on East Vine Street were blocked for hours while police investigated.

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SunRail routes from Kissimmee to DeBary were delayed or canceled because of the crash.

Police have not identified the person who died.