A 13-year-old boy died after being hit while crossing train tracks. The tragedy was recorded in the municipality Coinin Minas Gerais, in the Belo Horizonte metropolitan area.
Based on images recorded by security cameras, the boy was walking calmly around the location on Thursday morning (26) when he crossed the tracks just as the train passed. According to witnesses, the victim did not realize the risk he was taking.. At that time, the boy was wearing headphones and, because of his attention, may not have heard the sound of the train on the tracks and the whistle sounded by the train driver.
According to information from Itatiaia radio, the train only stopped after hitting the boy. The scene attracted the attention of onlookers gathered near Moeda Train Station. Seeing the violence that resulted, the victim was confirmed to have died instantly.. Therefore, the Fire Department was not called for this incident.
Police are still investigating the cause of the death to clarify whether the collision was accidental or an intentional act by the boy. Watch the video, you can see the victim walking near the station.
