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Train Collision on Ohio Bridge Leaves Two Dead, Two Missing

Emergency crews in Fremont, Ohio, continue searching for two missing individuals, including a five-year-old, after a train struck vehicles and pedestrians on the Miles Newton Bridge.

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Investigators respond after a train hit pedestrians on a bridge in Freemont, Ohio.
A train hit pedestrians on a bridge in Freemont, Ohio.
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Overview

  • A freight train collided with multiple vehicles and pedestrians on the Miles Newton Bridge in Fremont, Ohio, on Sunday evening.
  • Two fatalities have been confirmed, and two individuals, including a five-year-old child, remain missing in the Sandusky River.
  • Emergency response teams, including dive crews, drones, and boats, are conducting an extensive search for the missing individuals.
  • The Hayes Avenue bridge has been closed since 8:20 PM on Sunday, and authorities are urging the public to avoid the area to facilitate rescue efforts.
  • The cause of the collision remains under investigation, and social media footage has highlighted the chaotic aftermath of the incident.