A practice struck a household crossing an Ohio bridge Sunday night, killing a mom and her grownup daughter, injuring a toddler and leaving rescuers desperately scrambling to discover a 5-year-old boy within the river beneath, based on officers.
The Norfolk Southern practice struck the household who was on foot round 7:30 p.m. on the Mile Newton Bridge in Fremont, a small city in northern Ohio close to the shores of Lake Erie, based on native reviews and the Fremont Fireplace Division.
The victims had been reportedly knocked off the bridge into the chilly waters of the Sandusky River.
A 58-year-old girl and her 38-year-old daughter had been pronounced useless on the scene, and paramedics raced the tot to a Toledo hospital, Mayor Danny Sanchez mentioned throughout a press convention.
“This is a very, very unfortunate tragedy that has hit our community,” Sanchez mentioned.
The victims had been visiting Fremont from Fort Wayne, Indiana on a fishing journey — which is widespread this time of yr because it’s white bass season within the Sandusky River and other people come from everywhere in the nation to fish, Sanchez informed Cleveland 19 Information.
“What we think started off as a fishing trip for a family from Fort Wayne, Indiana ended in tragedy,” Sanchez informed reporters on the scene as a fleet of rescue employees labored past him.
Norfolk Southern issued an announcement to 13 Motion Information after the incident.
“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy and our hearts are with those affected, their loved ones, and the community during this difficult time,” the assertion learn. “We are working closely with local authorities on their investigation.”
There was an amazing response from native police and sheriff’s departments, in addition to hearth and rescue groups within the space.
Divers had been nonetheless looking out at midnight for the lacking 5-year-old, and extra groups had been on the best way, Sanchez mentioned.
Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) additionally reached out to Sanchez to supply assist, based on reviews.
The practice resumed its journey round 10:30 p.m., based on WTVG.
