Three killed as train hits car at crossing in Germany

Three people were killed when a train hit their car at a crossing near Neustadt am Rubenberge in Germany (TNN/dpa/AP)

Three people were killed when a train hit their car at a crossing in northern Germany early on Sunday.

Police said the regional train crashed into the car at full speed near Neustadt am Ruebenberge, outside the city of Hanover, German news agency dpa reported.