Child among multiple victims after train slams into cars and pedestrians on Ohio bridge

It has been reported that at least two people may have tragically died and two others are missing in the water after a horror crash involving a train that slammed into multiple cars and pedestrians on a bridge in Fremont, Ohio.

Video posted on X shows how a frantic search is underway after multiple pedestrians were struck by a train near the Miles Newton Bridge on Sunday evening – with a five-year-old child among those missing in the Sandusky River.

Emergency services, including dive teams, drone units, and boat crews, are at the scene reports , as CPR is performed on at least one victim following the horrifying incident.

The bridge on Hayes Avenue, which spans the Sandusky River, has been closed off since 8:20 PM.

Police are urging the public to avoid the area to allow rescue crews to carry out their work.

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The Sandusky Register reports that five pedestrians were hit by the train, citing Sandusky County Sheriff Chris Hilton.

According to Fremont Police, the incident occurred as the train crossed the bridge, striking multiple people and sparking emergency services into action.

A harrowing video circulating on social media platform X shows the chaotic scene, with emergency responders swarming the area.

The footage, narrated by a witness, shows drone and dive crews coordinating with boats while responders assist multiple victims – although no further official details have been released at this time.

Authorities remain on high alert as the search continues for the missing child and another person, both last seen in the Sandusky River.

The full scale of the tragedy remains unclear as emergency services rush to the scene.

Authorities have not yet released any official statements regarding casualties or the cause of the crash.

The is monitoring the situation and will bring you the latest updates as they develop.