Multiple pedestrians were struck by a train on a railroad bridge in Fremont, Ohio, resulting in the deaths of at least two adults and a young child, as well as the injury of one toddler, according to the mayor of the city.
All three of the victims were identified by the city authorities as being from Fort Wayne, Indiana: Ram Masan, 58 years old; O Ny Zar, 38 years old; and Intisar Mi, 5 years old.
A press release issued on Monday stated that a baby who is 14 months old is currently in critical condition at a hospital.
Ken Frost, the director of public safety and services for Fremont, stated on Monday that the children, who were 14 months old at the time, were initially transported to a hospital in Toledo, and that they have since been moved to a facility in Columbus.
Frost reported that the body of Intisar Mi was recovered from the Sandusky River on Monday shortly after noon, following an overnight search effort that had been conducted.
Mayor Danny Sanchez stated that the victims were members of a “very large family” that had traveled to Fremont, which is approximately 46 kilometers southeast of Toledo, for the purpose of going on a fishing trip. Whether or not other members of the family have sustained injuries is not known at this time.
“We have many, many cooperative law enforcements, and fire and EMS and many first responders here tonight,” the mayor stated. “This is a very, very unfortunate tragedy that has hit our community today.”
In addition to the Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, deputies from the Ottawa County and Sandusky County sheriff’s departments, and two dive teams deployed to the scene, the search was also assisted by the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
“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 stated.
A “brief period” of closure was imposed on the Miles Newton Bridge on Sunday night, but the bridge has since reopened, according to the office of the mayor.
