Indiana is among the most dangerous states when it comes to train collisions.
Morag Mackay from Safe Kids Worldwide says railroads are an often overlooked danger to children, taking far too many young American lives.
Over the last ten years, 44 Hoosier youth up to the age of 19 have died from train collisions, and over 100 were injured.
In honor of Rail Safety Week, Indiana authorities took part in Operation Clear Track yesterday.
It’s an effort to increase railroad citations and boost awareness for pedestrian and vehicle safety.
