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Kentucky Boy Killed in Train Crash

London, Laurel County (WVLT) - A seven-year-old Kentucky boy is killed in a train crash in Laurel County.

Kentucky State Police say last night at about 9:30, a van, driven by 44-year-old Mary Smith of London, Kentucky crossed the railroad tracks in the path of a train.

The child was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

The other young passengers were taken to UK Medical Center for treatment.

The investigation is ongoing.


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