Overview
- A toddler was struck by Amtrak train 448 on the Albany–Boston route and was taken to Baystate Medical Center where she later died, Springfield police said.
- The collision occurred near Emily Street in Springfield during the early evening on Wednesday, and first responders including police, fire and EMS were on scene.
- Amtrak confirmed train 448 made contact with a person at about 6:35 p.m. and said it is cooperating with local law enforcement in the probe.
- Authorities have not released the child's identity or explained how she came to be on the tracks, and Springfield police continue the active investigation.
- Hospitals and police typically withhold victim names until family can be notified, so officials ordering the inquiry and safety reviews around residential track crossings are the next developments to watch.