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CBS News
19-05-2025
- CBS News
Two dead, child missing in a river, after a train strikes pedestrians in northern Ohio
At least two people are dead, and a child is missing, after a train struck a group of pedestrians near the Sandusky River in northern Ohio. The accident happened about 7 p.m. Sunday near the Miles Newton Bridge, which is one of two bridges crossing the river in downtown Fremont. The rail tracks are about 40 feet above the river. Fremont Police asked bystanders to stay clear of the area, which is a popular fishing location. The Miles Newton Bridge, which follows Hayes Avenue, was closed for the search and investigation; the nearby State Street Bridge remained open to traffic. Several dive teams and first responder drone teams were called to work in the area. Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez said during a press conference Sunday evening that the fatalities were one woman in her late 50s and another woman in her late 30s, who are believed to be mother and daughter. Sanchez said the group of people was walking on the train tracks when the accident happened. A child about age 14 months old was rescued from the water Sunday night and taken to a hospitqal. First responders were looking for another child, age 5, who did not make it out of the water. Sanchez said the family was visiting from Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a fishing trip. It is spring white bass fishing season in Fremont, with out-of-town visitors among the downtown anglers this time of year.
CNN
19-05-2025
- CNN
One child missing and another injured after train hits family on railroad bridge, killing two adults
Train accidentsFacebookTweetLink Follow At least two adults are dead, one toddler is injured, and a young child is missing after a train struck several pedestrians on a railroad bridge in Fremont, Ohio, the mayor said. A mother and daughter, ages 58 and 38, visiting from Fort Wayne, Indiana, were killed, Mayor Danny Sanchez said Sunday evening. The injured child, who is roughly 14 months old, has been transferred to a hospital in Toledo, the mayor said. A five-year-old is missing, and ongoing recovery efforts are focused on the Sandusky River, located beneath the bridge, the mayor added. The victims are part of a 'very large family' that traveled to Fremont – about 40 miles southeast of Toledo – for a fishing expedition, Sanchez said. It is unclear whether other members of the family have been injured. 'We have many, many cooperative law enforcements, and fire and EMS and many first responders here tonight,' the mayor told reporters. 'This is a very, very unfortunate tragedy that has hit our community today.' Two dive teams have been deployed to the scene, CNN affiliate WTVG reported, while Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, deputies from Ottawa County and Sandusky County sheriff's departments are assisting the search. 'We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts are with those affected, their loved ones, and the community during this difficult time. We are working closely with local authorities on their investigation,' Norfolk Southern Railway said in a statement to CNN. As of Sunday night, the Miles Newton bridge remains closed, Fremont police said.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
2 killed, 1 child missing after Fremont train crash
FREMONT, Ohio (WJW) – Two people were killed and at least one child is missing after multiple pedestrians were struck by a train Sunday evening in Fremont, authorities said. Emergency crews are now at the scene. Mayor Danny Sanchez told FOX 8 News crews at the scene that a family was in town from Fort Wayne, Indiana, on a fishing trip at the Sandusky River. Local man overcomes lifelong disease, cancer to run in Cleveland Marathon 10K The two people who died were a 58-year-old woman and a 38-year-old woman, believed to be mother and daughter, Sanchez said. Crews are currently searching the river for a 5-year-old child. A child who is about 14 months old was taken to a hospital in Toledo, Sanchez said. Authorities are unsure of that child's condition at this time. According to the Fremont Police Department, the crash happened near the Miles Newton Bridge in Fremont, which goes over the Sandusky River at Hayes Avenue. The Fremont, Ohio Police Department posted to Facebook Sunday evening around 8:25 p.m., saying, 'Emergency crews are working on a pedestrian vs. train accident near the Miles Newton Bridge. Stay clear, State Street is open, Miles Newton bridge is closed.' Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive form of prostate cancer, reviewing treatment options The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office did confirm to FOX 8 News that their dive team was requested to assist in the incident at around 8:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Yahoo
One child missing and another injured after train hits family on railroad bridge, killing two adults
At least two adults are dead, one toddler is injured, and a young child is missing after a train struck several pedestrians on a railroad bridge in Fremont, Ohio, the mayor said. A mother and daughter, ages 58 and 38, visiting from Fort Wayne, Indiana, were killed, Mayor Danny Sanchez said Sunday evening. The injured child, who is roughly 14 months old, has been transferred to a hospital in Toledo, the mayor said. A five-year-old is missing, and ongoing recovery efforts are focused on the Sandusky River, located beneath the bridge, the mayor added. The victims are part of a 'very large family' that traveled to Fremont – about 40 miles southeast of Toledo – for a fishing expedition, Sanchez said. It is unclear whether other members of the family have been injured. 'We have many, many cooperative law enforcements, and fire and EMS and many first responders here tonight,' the mayor told reporters. 'This is a very, very unfortunate tragedy that has hit our community today.' Two dive teams have been deployed to the scene, CNN affiliate WTVG reported, while Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, deputies from Ottawa County and Sandusky County sheriff's departments are assisting the search. 'We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts are with those affected, their loved ones, and the community during this difficult time. We are working closely with local authorities on their investigation,' Norfolk Southern Railway said in a statement to CNN. As of Sunday night, the Miles Newton bridge remains closed, Fremont police said.
CNN
19-05-2025
- CNN
One child missing and another injured after train hits family on railroad bridge, killing two adults
At least two adults are dead, one toddler is injured, and a young child is missing after a train struck several pedestrians on a railroad bridge in Fremont, Ohio, the mayor said. A mother and daughter, ages 58 and 38, visiting from Fort Wayne, Indiana, were killed, Mayor Danny Sanchez said Sunday evening. The injured child, who is roughly 14 months old, has been transferred to a hospital in Toledo, the mayor said. A five-year-old is missing, and ongoing recovery efforts are focused on the Sandusky River, located beneath the bridge, the mayor added. The victims are part of a 'very large family' that traveled to Fremont – about 40 miles southeast of Toledo – for a fishing expedition, Sanchez said. It is unclear whether other members of the family have been injured. 'We have many, many cooperative law enforcements, and fire and EMS and many first responders here tonight,' the mayor told reporters. 'This is a very, very unfortunate tragedy that has hit our community today.' Two dive teams have been deployed to the scene, CNN affiliate WTVG reported, while Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, deputies from Ottawa County and Sandusky County sheriff's departments are assisting the search. 'We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts are with those affected, their loved ones, and the community during this difficult time. We are working closely with local authorities on their investigation,' Norfolk Southern Railway said in a statement to CNN. As of Sunday night, the Miles Newton bridge remains closed, Fremont police said.
