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2 dead, 5-year-old missing after Ohio train accident

2 dead, 5-year-old missing after Ohio train accident

A group of pedestrians on a fishing trip was hit by a train in northern Ohio over the weekend. At least two people were killed, while officials are still searching for a missing 5-year-old child.The group of pedestrians was hit Sunday evening in Fremont, which is near Lake Erie between Toledo and Cleveland, WTOL-TV reported.Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez confirmed two fatalities: A 58-year-old woman and her 38-year-old daughter. He said a toddler was hurt and that a 5-year-old child was missing.Sanchez said the group was from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and on a fishing trip. They were reportedly crossing a railroad bridge when they were struck.The identities of the victims were not immediately released.Crews were searching the Sandusky River for the missing child near the Miles Newton Bridge late Sunday. They expected to be back at the scene Monday.

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