Lynchburg: Pedestrian struck by freight train, another injured Sunday night

A pedestrian was struck by a freight train in the area of U.S. 501 and Graves Mill Road in Lynchburg Sunday night.

One man was struck by a train, and a woman sustained a leg injury while attempting to avoid the train at approximately 7:30 p.m. last night, according to the Lynchburg Police Department.

The condition of the man hit by the train is unknown. A third individual in the area was not injured.

According to police, deputies responded after a call from a conductor on a Norfolk Southern freight train who reported they believed they had hit a pedestrian on the tracks in that area.

The search turned up three individuals in the vicinity. Immediate medical assistance was provided.

The two individuals with injuries were taken to Lynchburg General Hospital for further treatment.

Names of the victims have not been released.

The investigation into the incident is ongoing.

The Lynchburg Police Department is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to it is urged to contact Detective Bond at (434) 455-6161 or Crime Stoppers at (888) 798-5900.

The police department issued a reminder this afternoon that all forms of trespassing on train tracks (playing, walking, hiking, running, etc.)  is dangerous and illegal.