VENTURA, Calif. (KABC) -- Two people were killed by a train Tuesday in Ventura as they tried to free their dog stuck on the tracks, officials say.
The two people were walking with their dog along a railroad bridge near Auto Center and Johnson drives. They spotted a train coming and safely ran off the bridge.
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But their dog got stuck on the tracks and couldn't get free.
The two ran back onto the bridge to try to free their pet.
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All three were killed by the speeding train.
Ventura County sheriff's officials have ruled the deaths an accident.