Man Hospitalized After Being hit by a Train
Wildwood, GA (WDEF) – A Dade County man is lucky to be alive tonight, after he was hit by an oncoming train.
According to Sheriff Ray Cross, it happened around 8:30 a.m., near Highway 299. The man has been identified as 73-year-old Stewart Murphy. Police say Murphy was attempting to cross two sets of train tracks on his way to church, when he was struck by the train.
Murphy suffered an injury to his leg, lacerations to his face and potential internal injuries.
He was immediately flown by Lifeforce to Erlanger. Authorities believe no foul play was involved.
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