RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Two people were fatally hit by a train Friday night near the intersection of Broad Rock Boulevard and East Belt Boulevard.
Police believe the victims were walking along the train tracks when they were struck. Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers arrived and found Darrel L. Page, 50, dead from his injuries near the crossing. Officers also found Clarence L. Alexander, 40, injured near the crossing. Despite medical treatment he also died at the scene.
Witnesses reported the two men attempted to cross the tracks despite the railroad safety gates being down and operational as the train approached. The two men were struck by the train in the crossing.
This incident is still under investigation.
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