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2 train-pedestrian collisions in 4 hrs.

Updated: Friday, 05 Oct 2012, 9:59 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 05 Oct 2012, 2:57 PM EDT

TRENTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Two local law enforcement agencies are investigating why two people were hit by trains in separate incidents.

The first was in Trenton, in Butler County, where a man in his 20's was hit by a CSX train at the trestle over Elk Creek.

Investigators believe the man committed suicide. His name has not been released.

The second incident happened shortly after 4:30 in Clark County. Clark County Sheriff Gene Kelly, says a pedestrian was hit by a train on Enon Road in Mad River Twp. He has been identified as a 17-year old Austin Gilbert.

The investigation continues.

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