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Norfolk Southern discusses dangers of walking along railroad property after man falls from trestle
LYNCHBURG & CENTRAL VIRGINIA NEWS
Norfolk Southern discusses dangers of walking along railroad property after man falls from trestle bridge in Lynchburg
by: WFXRtv.com Digital Desk
Posted: Apr 26, 2021 / 12:15 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 26, 2021 / 06:52 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — A man reportedly fell to his death from the railroad trestle at Riverside Park in Lynchburg Sunday morning, which is why Norfolk Southern is reminding the community about the dangerous — as well as illegal — nature of walking on railroad property.
According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers and first responders were dispatched to to the scene after the report came in on Sunday, April 25. Police and first responders attempted life-saving measures, but they were unsuccessful.
PREVIOUS: Man dies after falling from railroad trestle at Lynchburg’s Riverside Park Sunday morning
In addition, authorities say woman who was also on the train trestle was examined by medics on-scene and was released
The Blue Ridge Railway Historical Society tells WFXR News Sunday’s incident marks the 21st “close call or fatality” on the James River bridge.
PREVIOUS: Man falls to his death, marking 21st ‘close call or fatality’ on James River trestle bridge
Norfolk Southern shared the following statement with WFXR News about Sunday morning’s fatal incident:
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Norfolk Southern discusses dangers of walking along railroad property after man falls from trestle bridge in Lynchburg
by: WFXRtv.com Digital Desk
Posted: Apr 26, 2021 / 12:15 PM EDT / Updated: Apr 26, 2021 / 06:52 PM EDT
LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) — A man reportedly fell to his death from the railroad trestle at Riverside Park in Lynchburg Sunday morning, which is why Norfolk Southern is reminding the community about the dangerous — as well as illegal — nature of walking on railroad property.
According to the Lynchburg Police Department, officers and first responders were dispatched to to the scene after the report came in on Sunday, April 25. Police and first responders attempted life-saving measures, but they were unsuccessful.
PREVIOUS: Man dies after falling from railroad trestle at Lynchburg’s Riverside Park Sunday morning
In addition, authorities say woman who was also on the train trestle was examined by medics on-scene and was released
The Blue Ridge Railway Historical Society tells WFXR News Sunday’s incident marks the 21st “close call or fatality” on the James River bridge.
PREVIOUS: Man falls to his death, marking 21st ‘close call or fatality’ on James River trestle bridge
Norfolk Southern shared the following statement with WFXR News about Sunday morning’s fatal incident:
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