Train strikes family on Ohio railroad bridge, killing 3 who were out on fishing trip
Share this @internewscast.com

FREMONT, Ohio (AP) — Authorities reported that two women and a 5-year-old girl lost their lives after a train collided with them on a railroad bridge spanning a river in northern Ohio.

Mayor Danny Sanchez of Fremont stated that rescue teams utilizing sonar technology searched the Sandusky River tirelessly overnight, finally discovering the young girl’s body close to the bridge on Monday.

The family, originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, had embarked on a fishing excursion along the Sandusky River. They were present on the bridge Sunday night when the train approached, according to Sanchez. A 1-year-old girl was successfully rescued and is currently receiving medical treatment at a hospital.

It’s not clear whether the train hit all four or whether some may have jumped or were thrown into the river to avoid the locomotive, Sanchez said.

The details of what happened were still under investigation, Sanchez said.

The railroad bridge is not meant for pedestrians and was marked with no trespassing signs, the mayor said. He said he did not think the family was fishing off the bridge at the time the train approached.

The two women who died were a mother and her adult daughter, the mayor said.

Rail operator Norfolk Southern said in a statement that the company was deeply saddened by the tragedy and is working with authorities on the investigation.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Family Promise Benefits from Large Donation Collection

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – Eleven forty-foot boxes of furniture are now in…

Breaking News: Arrest Warrants Issued in Oglethorpe Mall Shooting by SPD

SAVANNAH, Ga. () – The Savannah Police Department, alongside the Chatham County…

AT&T Reaches $177M Settlement Over Data Breaches: Key Information You Need to Know

If you were affected by two significant data breaches involving AT&T customers,…

Dalai Lama Expresses Wish to Live Past 130 Years as 90th Birthday Approaches

DHARAMSHALA – Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, expressed his aspiration to…

Royal Donut from Danville to Open New Location in Champaign

The cherished Danville-based Royal Donut is set to broaden its presence by…

UFC Announces Trump’s Intention to Host a Fight at the White House in 2026

The UFC is planning to organize a fight card at the White…

Flash Floods: The Leading Cause of Storm-Related Deaths in the U.S., as Seen in Texas

The devastating, rapidly advancing flood that struck the Hill Country of west-central…

New Jersey Man Arrested Following Altercation on Frontier Flight to Florida

MIAMI, Fla. (WFLA) — On a Sunday, June 29, a physical altercation…

Could a Chinese Brand’s Blood Orange Cold Brew Be America’s Next Coffee Trend?

Chinese chain Luckin Coffee has launched its initial two U.S. outlets this…

Sweet Success: Florida Resident Wins Key Lime Pie Eating Contest

KEY WEST, Fla. – Coney Island’s moment in the spotlight is taking…

Lightning Strikes Ruin All Fireworks for July 4th Festivities in Sanford

SANFORD, Fla. – On Friday, lightning caused destruction to the fireworks equipment…

“Severe and Fatal: Kerr County Mobilizes All Resources for Flood Recovery”

KERR COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — In a media briefing Friday morning, Kerr…