A train struck three people taking photos on a trestle, or bridge, in California on Saturday afternoon. One person was killed and two were injured, according to authorities.
It was the latest tragedy caused by people risking their safety to get a great shot from train tracks.
Santa Barbara County Fire spokesman Mike Eliason said the three victims were among four people shooting pictures around sunset Saturday as a southbound Amtrak train approached.
Eliason says they tried to run off the trestle between Refugio State Beach and Gaviota State Park, but three were hit by the train. Read more…
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