URGENT UPDATE: Two men have tragically lost their lives after being struck by a train in Flagstaff, Arizona, on Wednesday night. Authorities report that the fatal incident occurred just after 7 p.m. near Flagstaff Mall.
Police were dispatched to the scene following reports of a train versus pedestrian crash. Upon arrival, officers discovered two men had been hit by the train and were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released as officials continue to notify next of kin.
According to preliminary investigations, it appears that three men were attempting to cross the tracks heading north when one man fell. In a tragic turn of events, the second man tried to assist him when the train struck them. The third man was unharmed and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
Flagstaff Police are actively looking into the circumstances surrounding this incident. They urge anyone with information to come forward as they work to piece together the events leading up to this heartbreaking accident.
This incident highlights the ongoing safety concerns around train crossings and pedestrian awareness. As investigations continue, the community is left grappling with the shock of this tragic loss.
Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.
