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1 dead after car and train collide in Barberton

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Barberton police are investigating a deadly crash that occurred between an SUV and a train Thursday morning.

The crash happened at the intersection of Waterloo Road and Wooster Road North around 6:17 a.m. 

According to the Summit County Medical Examiner, the SUV went around other vehicles and the lowered crossing gates before it was hit by the train. 

The driver, 51 year-old Anthony Nichols, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Police are investigating.