On Friday in central Illinois, a freight train tragically struck and killed a 9-year-old child who was riding a bike to school. 9-year-old Hit By Freight Train According to the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 7:45 a.m. in the village of Royal. Fortunately, other people in close proximity to the accident were unharmed. Lt. Curt Apperson described it as a “heartbreaking accident.” … Continue reading Child On Bicycle Killed By Freight Train