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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in South St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO – A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train early Wednesday morning in south St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Fire Department.
The collision occurred in the 4900 block of Connecticut Street near Kingshighway, where emergency responders were dispatched following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a train.
According to Amtrak, the train involved—Train 22, the Texas Eagle—departed San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday and was scheduled to arrive in Chicago by 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.
However, an alert on Amtrak’s website states that the train is currently stopped due to a trespasser incident, indicating that an individual entered the train’s path.
Local authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, which is expected to cause significant delays.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased or any additional details about how they came into contact with the train.
As the investigation unfolds, Amtrak passengers traveling through the area may experience service disruptions, though it remains unclear how many other trains will be affected.
Our team is actively gathering more information on the impact of the incident on the south St. Louis community and will provide updates as they become available.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.