BIRMINGHAM | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
Two women were killed and several children were injured early Friday morning after a minivan was struck by a train in southwest Birmingham.
According to the Birmingham Police Department, the crash occurred around 1:46 a.m. in the 1000 block of 24th Street SW. Investigators said the minivan was hit by a train after the driver attempted to drive around a railroad crossing guard.
Authorities identified the victims as Carolyn Elaine Berry, 47, and Aldereka Laqulla Ikes, 36. Both women were pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 2:44 a.m.
Lt. Williams with Birmingham Fire and Rescue confirmed that four children were inside the vehicle at the time of the collision. Three of the children suffered injuries and were transported to Children’s Hospital of Alabama for treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been released.
The incident remains under investigation, and no additional details have been provided at this time.
