Fremont, a city located in northern Ohio near Lake Erie, experienced a tragic incident on Sunday evening when a train struck several pedestrians. The crash on Feb. 8, in University Park, around 7 PM killed two men, both of whom were walking on the highway’s shoulder. According to local reports, at least one other person is still missing after the crash.
Emergency crews quickly mobilized to the scene, conducting search operations along the Sandusky River, particularly near the Miles Newton Bridge. Fremont police had the bridge shut down in short order. They told residents to avoid the area as much as possible while they worked around the clock to find the missing person.
Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez confirmed the fatalities during a press briefing, stating, “It is a heartbreaking incident for our community.” He underscored how important safety is. He appealed to residents to obey police instructions as they continued day and night in their search operations.
The case has attracted notable national media attention, with WTOL-TV offering extensive local coverage to the unfolding story in Fremont. The city is located midway between Toledo and Cleveland, on the southern shore of Lake Erie. That advantageous placement has helped the event become so culturally important to local residents and visitors.
As emergency responders continue to storm the area, this South Carolina community is now left to pick up the pieces of this tragic accident. As investigations are ongoing, authorities have not released the names of the victims or any additional information regarding what happened.