Pedestrian/Train Accident - Albion, MI

[MQT3001]

ALBION, Mich. (WOOD) - Emergency crews are responding in downtown Albion where a person was hit by a train, 24 Hour News 8 has learned.

The incident happened just after 10 a.m. near East Superior Street and North Michigan Avenue.

A witness told 24 Hour News 8 that the victim was apparently riding a bike when he was struck. A medical helicopter was called to the area to assist, the witness said.

The victim's condition was not immediately available. Albion Department of Public Safety officers and other emergency officials are on the scene.

24 Hour News 8 will update this story as information becomes available.

[Clay320]

Probably in rough shape if the called a bird in to take the pedestrian out.

[Larry G]

http://www.wwmt.com/shared/newsroom/top-stories/stories/wwmt_man-bike-hit-train-4880.shtml

Ch 3 has a photo from scene at the above link. "He was run over by nine cars." According to the report.

[GTW6401]

NS B34 was the train involved.

[nssd70m-2]

I just don't understand how stupid one can be to get hit by a train. Whenever I'm around/near railroad crossings, I'm extremely cautious and aware of my surroundings.

[Tom]

Probably in rough shape if the called a bird in to take the pedestrian out.

Minor point, but a cyclist is NOT a pedestrian.

[intocable83]

I was reading through the comments on one news article and according to someone who knows and spoke to the family the guy had headphones on and didn't hear or see the train until the last minute.

[Doktor No]

Even with headphones I would assume the lights being activated and gates being down could give a clue! Unless he had some kind of 3-D virtual reality glasses on too. (doubt it but you never know)

[MQT3001]

I was reading through the comments on one news article and according to someone who knows and spoke to the family the guy had headphones on and didn't hear or see the train until the last minute.

Why do they have "Look" in the Operation Lifesaver motto then?

(I know you know).

[hoborich]

Even with headphones on, he could look! Another candidate for the Darwin award.