The search and rescue mission in Ohio continues into its second day following a tragic train-pedestrian collision that left two women dead, an infant injured, and a 5-year-old child missing. The devastating accident occurred on the evening of May 18 in Fremont, a city situated along the shore of Lake Erie in the northern part of the state.
Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez spoke to reporters at the scene, confirming that the collision happened on a railroad bridge. Emergency crews have been focused on searching the Sandusky River for the missing child, who was last seen near the crash site. Sandusky County Sheriff Chris Hilton provided further details, stating that two women were killed in the incident, an infant was pulled from the river and rushed to the hospital, and the search for the missing 5-year-old continues. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. local time.
The infant, who was rescued from the river, received immediate CPR from the person who found them. Sheriff Hilton confirmed that emergency responders quickly transported the infant to a hospital in Toledo for treatment. Despite the heroic efforts to save lives, authorities are still working tirelessly to locate the missing child.
“We are conducting a search for a 5-year-old juvenile in the water,” Sheriff Hilton stated, explaining that rescue teams are using both boats and aircraft to scour the river and its surroundings. The operation is ongoing, with no new updates regarding the child’s whereabouts. The identities of the victims have not yet been released, but Mayor Sanchez shared that the two women were 38 and 58 years old, and it is believed that they were mother and daughter.
According to the mayor, the family had traveled to Fremont from Fort Wayne, Indiana, for a fishing trip. They were reportedly walking on a railroad bridge that is designated for trains only when the collision occurred. As of now, officials have not provided further details about how the accident unfolded or the exact circumstances that led to the tragic event.
This devastating accident has left the Fremont community shaken, as search and rescue teams continue their tireless efforts to bring the missing child home safely. Authorities have vowed to keep the public updated as the situation develops. For now, the focus remains on recovering the child and offering support to the grieving family during this unimaginable time.
