14-Year-Old Hit by Train

A 14-year-old boy was hit by a train Wednesday in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

The child was conscious and alert after the crash. He was taken to Baystate Medical Center. He broke an elbow and suffered other minor injuries, but police said he was expected to be released from the hospital Wednesday night.

The crash took place near 919 Meadow St.

Chicopee Police say the boy was wearing headphones while walking on the tracks and did not hear the driver blow the whistle multiple times.

The boy will not face charges. Police ask parents to remind their children to stay off of train tracks.

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