Two killed by train in Ventura as they tried to free their dog stuck on tracks

Two people were killed by a train Tuesday in Ventura as they tried to free their dog stuck on the tracks, officials say.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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.
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