Franklin County, Tenn., authorities are investigating an incident involving a juvenile who was struck and injured by a train on Sunday in the Estill Springs area.
According to a statement from Sheriff Tim Fuller, a 15-year-old boy was hit by a train early on Sunday and was taken to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga for treatment.
He was last listed in stable condition, authorities said. The teen was in contracted foster care, the sheriff said.
“Sheriff’s Office investigators are continuing to collect evidence via interviews and physical evidence collection,” Fuller states. The boy’s name has not been released.