Several pedestrians were hit by a train in Ohio, killing at least two people as others are believed to have been launched into a nearby river.
Police confirmed multiple people were struck on railroad tracks in Fremont on Sunday around 7pm.
Officials said emergency efforts are underway, as fire fighters, police and water rescue teams flocked to the scene near the Miles Newton Bridge where the train passes over.
It is unclear what transpired leading up to the tragic incident, but authorities have confirmed two adults have died.
At least one other – a five-year-old child – is still missing. Dive teams are searching the Sandusky River, Channel2Now reported.
At least one person needed CPR when first responders arrived and someone sustained non-fatal injuries. It is unclear if it is the same person.
The Miles Newton Bridge is closed. Officials have urged people to avoid the area as the investigation persists.
Several pedestrians were hit by a train in Ohio, killing at least two people as others are believed to have been launched into a nearby river
Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez (right) provided an update on the situation just after 9pm
Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez provided an update on the situation just after 9pm.
‘Obviously we’re here tonight, on the scene of some persons being struck by a train. We can confirm there are two deceased at this time.
‘There are multiple law enforcement agencies here…still searching for another person in the water.’
Sanchez told reporters the portion of the bridge where the victims were struck does not generally have pedestrians on it.
Police declared the gut-wrenching situation a ‘mass casualty incident.’
DailyMail.com has reached out to Fremont police for more information.
