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Woman loses arm after being hit by train at Ventura railroad crossing

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VENTURA, Calif. – A pedestrian lost her arm after being hit by a train at a railroad crossing east of Seaward Avenue just before 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Ventura Police Department

The woman tried carrying her bike while crossing the tracks when an Amtrak train going south hit the bike in the woman's arms, detailed the VPD.

The 24-year-old woman, along with her detached arm, went to a hospital for treatment, where she is in stable condition as of 7:02 p.m. Monday, according to the VPD.

The bike appeared to be stuck on the tracks before the crash occurred, detailed the VPD.

Those with more information on the incident are asked to call the VPD.

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