A somber incident in south St. Louis has left the community mourning after a person was struck and killed by a train. According to FOX2now, emergency personnel responded to the fatal event near Michigan and Tesson Street in the city's southern sector. The tragedy was reported to quickly have unfolded, with authorities arriving at the scene to ascertain the details of what had occurred.
The incident, fatal in its nature, occurred in the Patch neighborhood, a detail confirmed by KSDK. The person, whose identity has yet to be formally disclosed pending notification of next of kin, was walking near Michigan Avenue and West Poepping Street when the collision transpired. As the neighborhood grapples to understand fully just what has transpired, the loss is felt deeply in the hearts of those who call this part of the city home.
Details are scarce as the investigation into the occurrence is ongoing, but reports emerged that the mishap happened before 8 p.m., casting a tragic pall over the Patch neighborhood in the evening hours. FirstAlert4 notes the location of the incident at the intersection of Michigan and West Poepping.
