Woman fatally struck by Amtrak train while watching two children
- A woman was tragically killed by an Amtrak train in Lemont.
- She was apparently watching two children at the time of the accident.
- The incident took place at the intersection of Main Street and Stephen Street.
A woman named Elizabeth Riegler, who was 47 years old, was with two children near Main and Stephens streets in Lemont, Illinois. Sadly, she was hit and killed by an Amtrak train on a Saturday. It seems like she was looking after one child while telling the other to move away from the train tracks. Thankfully, neither of the children nor the 221 passengers and crew on the train were hurt. The Lemont Police Department reported that Elizabeth Riegler was struck by the Amtrak train at the crossing of Main Street and Stephen Street. This incident happened while she was trying to keep the children safe near the train tracks. It's important to always be cautious and stay away from railroad tracks to avoid accidents like this one. Trains move very fast and can be dangerous, so it's crucial to pay attention to safety warnings and signs near railway crossings.