Daijiworld Media Network - Columbus

Columbus, May 19: A tragic accident near the Miles Newton Bridge in Fremont, Ohio, left two people dead and one person missing after multiple pedestrians were struck by a train Sunday evening.

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in Fremont, situated between Toledo and Cleveland along Lake Erie. Emergency responders, led by the Fremont Police Department, launched an immediate search operation focused on the nearby Sandusky River, where the missing individual is believed to be.

Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez confirmed the fatalities, noting both victims were adults, but has withheld their identities pending family notifications. Details about additional injuries have not been disclosed.

To aid search and rescue efforts, the Miles Newton Bridge was closed, with police urging the public to avoid the area to ensure emergency crews can work safely.

Multiple law enforcement and emergency teams remain on site investigating the cause of the collision. Authorities have not yet specified how many people were near the tracks at the time of the train’s passage.

The community remains attentive as officials continue the search and piece together the events leading to the deadly incident. Further updates are expected once families are informed and investigations progress.