A family was hit by a train in Ohio, killing at least two people as a child is 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 a mother and a daughter, aged 58 and 32, have died, according to Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez.
A five-year-old child is still missing and believed to have fallen into the Sandusky River. Dive teams are searching the water.
A one-year-old was rushed to the hospital from the scene, according to Sanchez. The baby’s condition is unclear.
The mayor said the victims were a family visiting from Fort Wayne, Indiana for a fishing trip.
The Miles Newton Bridge was closed, but reopened around 10:30pm. 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
Sanchez first 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.’
Norfolk Southern, the railway company, wrote in a statement to WTVG: ‘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.’
DailyMail.com has reached out to Fremont police for more information.
