Michigan deputy rescues woman lying on railroad tracks

What to know about Election Day in Michigan, Lions make trade moves and more top stories

MONROE TOWNSHIP, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) - A Monroe County Sheriff's deputy rescued a woman who was lying across railroad tracks on Tuesday.

Officials say at about 2:04 p.m., deputies were called to the area of Albain Road near Telegraph for a woman who was lying on the tracks. The responding deputy spotted the railroad gates lowering as a train was coming. 

The deputy pulled the 67-year-old woman from the tracks seconds before the train came through, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

The woman was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Read more
f

We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies in our cookie policy and how you can control them by clicking Manage Settings. By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.