5-year-old child hit by train in Springfield

Simmy Wood

May 23, 2024 at 10:02 PM

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Springfield Police Department has confirmed that a 5-year-old was hit by a train on Thursday afternoon.

It happened near South Grand Avenue East and South 3rd Street. The child was severely hurt and is now being treated at HSHS St. John’s Hospital, authorities said.

First responder stresses importance of pre-hospital blood transfusions

No further information has yet been shared.

This is a developing story.

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