2 Brothers Hit and Killed by Train as They Held Memorial for Sibling Struck at Same Spot

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Police arrived to find Pablo Tiquiram Us, 29, and Jose Chilambalam Tiquiram Us, 20, unresponsive near the tracks and both men were pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet reported.

In a press briefingon Wednesday, CMPD Sgt. Adam Jones said that the men were “mourning the loss” of their other brother — 27-year-old Baltazar Tiquiram Us — when they were struck.

Calling it a “tragic incident,” Jones said the men were standing on the track and lighting candles when the train approached the intersection.

According to Jones, “impairment was involved” in the fatal incident involving the two brothers.

Investigators believe that the track’s safety mechanisms, including the crossing arms and flashing lights that warn of an approaching train, were working properly at the time of the crash, Jones said.

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While Baltazar was pronounced dead at the scene, an unnamed passenger was taken to a local hospital with serious injuries, the outlet said.

Police believe impairment was involved in that incident as well,according to local news station FOX 48.

“I’d like to stress to our citizens: Please, if you have been drinking, use a ride-share, have a designated driver, or stay where you are,” Jones said during Wednesday’s press briefing. “If you have been drinking, please do not drive.”

source: people.com