Train engineer reports he did not see three homeless men killed in Alabama collision

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The engineer of a train that killed three homeless men in Mobile, Alabama, reported he did not see them and was unaware of the collision. A second engineer discovered the bodies over six hours later. Two victims, aged 46 and 63, were found near the tracks, while the third was located nearly a mile away. Their identities are pending family notification, and authorities have not identified the third man. Residents noted the men often stayed near the tracks, and police believe they may have been asleep. The train sounded its horn before passing, and no criminal charges will be filed.


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