Train Strikes Family Fremont Ohio Killing Two, Toddler Injured, Child Missing

A tragic train accident occurred on the Mile Newton Bridge in Fremont, Ohio, when a Norfolk Southern train struck a family from Fort Wayne, Indiana, who were on a fishing trip. The collision resulted in the deaths of a 58-year-old mother and her 38-year-old daughter, while a 14-month-old toddler was critically injured and hospitalized in Toledo. A five-year-old child remains missing, with extensive search efforts underway in the Sandusky River involving dive teams, law enforcement agencies, drones, and helicopters. Fremont Mayor Danny Sanchez described the event as a devastating loss for the community and urged the public to allow professionals to conduct the dangerous search. Norfolk Southern and the Federal Railroad Administration are cooperating with local authorities in the investigation and have expressed their condolences. State officials, including Senator Bernie Moreno and State Representative Gary Click, have offered support during this difficult time.