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Calif. Boy Dies, Saves Girl's Life When Both Struck By Train (3-24-14)
I found this by accident doing research for another train post about PBS.
http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Northern-California-Town-Reels-After-Teens-Struck-by-Train-251724971.html
By Associated Press | Monday, Mar 24, 2014
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A Northern California town was reeling Saturday after learning that a teenage boy was killed and a teenage girl seriously injured after they were hit by a freight train while walking to a Sadie Hawkins day dance.
The accident Friday evening occurred near the town of Marysville's only high school and a little league park where a game was being played.
Marysville Police Chief David Baker that patrols had been increased around the tracks Saturday.
"We need to make sure that folks just stay off the easement," Baker told KCRA-TV. "Respect the fact that these trains do come through our city all day long."
FULL story at link.
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My heart aches for both families. I wonder if the girl survived. They probably thought they could beat the train...
It was absolutely horrifying. No one survived. The car was the size of a fridge after the accident.
The poor parents and engineers in both incidents... 
Teens do tend to feel invincible, and as targetpractice mentions down thread, they may have been listening together. My grandson and his friends are always doing that.
