The Bellville Police Department released a statement Sunday morning that said a 9-year-old boy was struck by a train around 7 a.m. and was transported to Bellville Medical Center for treatment of minor injuries.

“Prior to the incident, the engineer observed the juvenile and began to activate the brakes. The train was not at full speed and was traveling slow,” BPD said Sunday morning. “The juvenile received a head wound when he possibly leaned into one of the train’s cars which subsequently struck the juvenile on the side of head. The juvenile sustained minor injuries and was transported to the Bellville Medical Center for treatment. BNSF, and Bellville Police Department, are investigating the incident. There is no further information at this time.”

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