May 14, 2023

Patrol: 1-year-old girl dies after struck by a train

Posted May 14, 2023 10:00 AM

RAY COUNTY —A child died in an accident just before 9 a.m., Saturday in Ray County, approximately 45 minutes east of Kansas City.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported  an eastbound Burlington Northern train struck the 1-year-old girl who was stationary on railroad tracks at Route J and Elm Street in the city of Hardin. She was pronounced dead at the scene and was transported fo Forensic Medial.

Authorities released no additional details.