The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal accident. It was reported that two men were walking on the train tracks when they were struck by the train. The incident occurred on the Rail Road tracks near Arkwright Road and Arkwright Drive around 1:30 a.m. Saturday. The incident was called in by Norfolk Southern Railroad Company. When deputies arrived they discovered the bodies of two men near the railroad tracks that had been struck by the train.
Both men were pronounced dead on scene by Coroner Leon Jones. The names of the men will be released once next of kin is notified.
The incident is currently under investigation at this time. Anyone with any information in reference to this incident is urged to contact the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office at 478-751-7500, or Macon Regional Crimestoppers at 1-877-68CRIME.