Oneida Co. Teen Struck By Amtrak Train

An Oneida County teenager has suffered some serious injuries after being struck by an Amtrak train.Sheriffs Deputies were called to the CSX tracks in Verona this morning where they found the victim, identified as 16 year old Alec Comfort. 

He was initially treated at the scene for severe foot and leg injuries and then transferred to a Syracuse Hospital. Amtrak officials say their emergency brakes were engaged when they spotted the teenager on the tracks. None of the 85 passengers aboard were injured, but a section of the track had to be shut down.


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