3 dead after train, bus collide in Biloxi, Mississippi

BILOXI, Miss. — Three people were killed when a bus and a train collided Tuesday in Biloxi, Mississippi, a city spokesman said. The charter bus from Austin, Texas, carrying 50 to 60 people, was heading north on Main Street when it was hit by an eastbound frieght train around 2:13 p.m., according to the spokesman, Vincent Creel. Several people were injured, including some seriously, officials said. The intersection has gates and a crossing light, authorities said. “This is a trag