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UP to 12 people were reportedly shot in East St. Louis by suspects who tried to drove off in a getaway car - only to plow into a train.

Three suspects were being hunted in a wooded area by local law enforcement shortly after 4:30pm on Thursday after the shooting around the intersection of 5th Street and Missouri Avenue.

Footage shows the wrecked car used in the getaway after it smashed into a train
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Footage shows the wrecked car used in the getaway after it smashed into a trainCredit: KSDK 5

The shooters allegedly tried to cross the MetroLink East train tracks as an oncoming train was approaching and failed and were smashed by the train, according to citing a summary by the St. Clair County Sheriff's Office.

The impact left 10 passengers injured and resulted in services being suspended. 

A manhunt led by SWAT team members was ongoing to reel in the gunmen.

Police helicopters and drones were deployed in the search.

They reportedly were ducking out in a wooded area after ditching their totaled car.

A manhunt led by SWAT team members was ongoing to reel in the gunmen
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A manhunt led by SWAT team members was ongoing to reel in the gunmenCredit: KMOV 4
The impact left 10 passengers injured and resulted in services being suspended
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The impact left 10 passengers injured and resulted in services being suspendedCredit: KSDK 5

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