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A woman, killed when her car was hit by a train near Levin, has been named.
She was 68-year-old Rosalyn Sylvia Yong, known as Sylvia.
The crash happened just after 7pm last night on the uncontrolled level crossing near the intersection of Jacksons Road and Koputaroa Road.
The 500m long freight train was heading towards Palmerston North.
It braked immediately, but travelled around 600m before coming to a complete stop.
Mrs Yong lived locally and it is believed that she may have been driving to a spot where she could walk her dog, which she did regularly.
Her dog was also killed in the collision.
The Serious Crash Investigation Unit is working to establish the cause of the crash.
Police say motorists should take extra care around level crossings, particularly uncontrolled ones.
Emergency services rushed to the scene just after 2am.