Three killed after struck by train in Springfield

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Vigil held for 3 people hit, killed by train in Fairfax County

Hundreds of people gathered to remember the three lives lost in a tragic train accident on Wednesday night. A man, a woman, and an 8-year-old boy were killed while on the tracks near Lake Accotink Park in Virginia. FOX 5's Homa Bash reports from Fairfax County with the latest details.

Two adults and one child were hit by a train while walking on the tracks in Springfield on Wednesday, police say. 

Fairfax Police say the crash happened at Accotink Park Rd. in Springfield. All three victims were declared deceased at the scene. 

Officials tell FOX 5 Fairfax Police received a call reporting the crash around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday night. 

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2 children, 1 adult struck by train and killed in Springfield, Virginia

An adult and two children were hit by a train while walking on the tracks in Springfield on Wednesday, police say.

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