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Mother, 2 children injured after being struck by moving train near Ecorse High School, police say
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Óscar Contreras , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· October 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It occurred on Sunday at approximately 6:30 p. The police department has provided some details, but the full circumstances surrounding the event are still being reported.
A preliminary investigation has revealed details about an incident involving a train. It occurred on Sunday at approximately 6:30 p.m. A family of three was struck by a passing train while attempting to cross railroad tracks. They were treated by paramedics at the scene and then taken to a hospital for further care. The conditions of the mother and her two children are not immediately known.
Further information about this incident is available. The police department has provided some details, but the full circumstances surrounding the event are still being reported.
The incident is being investigated, and more details may be released as they become available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 5, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
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