21-month-old killed in train crash identified

21-month-old killed in train crash identified
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - New developments after a 21-month-old was killed after being struck by a train in Springfield. We’re now learning the toddler was Gloria Elikana — the youngest of five.

The toddler died after being hit by an Amtrak train just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday night. She was rushed to Baystate Medical Center, where she later died.

The Springfield Detective Bureau is looking into how the child was able to get onto the tracks.

A GoFundMe has been set up to cover their funeral expenses, if you would like to donate, click here.

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