URGENT UPDATE: Two men are dead following a tragic train collision in Flagstaff, AZ, late Wednesday night. Authorities confirm they responded to reports of a train versus pedestrian incident just after 7 p.m. near the Flagstaff Mall.
Police arrived on the scene to find both men had been struck by the train and were pronounced dead at the scene. Their identities have not yet been released. Preliminary investigations indicate that three men were attempting to cross the tracks northbound when one man fell. In a desperate attempt to help his friend, the second man was tragically hit by the train.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. This incident highlights the dangers of rail crossings and the importance of safety measures in place to protect pedestrians.
The community is in shock as they process the loss of two lives in this avoidable tragedy. Flagstaff police are actively working to gather more details and piece together the circumstances surrounding this horrific event.
Stay tuned for updates as authorities continue their investigation into this devastating incident.
