Man critically injured by train in Fort Worth, police report

A man was struck by a Trinity Metro train in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon while reportedly trying to grab onto the train. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. near Jones Street, and the man was found under the train upon police arrival; he was subsequently taken to a trauma hospital in critical condition. Meanwhile, a separate incident in Abington, Massachusetts, resulted in the death of a police officer, Sgt. Scott Sherman, who was struck by a commuter rail train at a functioning crossing. The investigation into Sherman's death is ongoing, with officials noting that the train's safety signals were active at the time of the accident. Both incidents highlight concerns regarding pedestrian safety near train tracks, as authorities continue to evaluate the circumstances surrounding these tragic occurrences.