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Two dead after Amtrak train hits vehicle in Wayne

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Police in Wayne are investigating a deadly accident involving an Amtrak passenger train and a vehicle.

The accident happened Wednesday night around 11 p.m. on Venoy Road, just south of Michigan Avenue.

Witnesses on the scene said at least two people were thrown from the vehicle in the accident. Wayne Police say a man and woman traveling in the vehicle were killed.

The Amtrak train was held up for a couple of hours and eventually continued on to its Chicago destination. Amtrak says there were no reported injuries to the 90 passengers or crew on the train.

The Wayne Police Department and Michigan State Police continue to investigate.

Stay with wxyz.com for updates on this developing story.