9-year-old boy's foot severed by passing train

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By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Sep 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM EDT

Story Updated: Sep 28, 2009 at 10:21 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A 9-year-old boy is recovering after his left foot was severed by a passing train.

Authorities say Phillip Cross and two friends were walking along railroad tracks about 8 p.m. Sunday as a 51-car CSX train traveling less than 10 mph approached.

One friend said Phillip slipped on some rocks and his left leg fell across the track and as the train passed by. The other friend said the train clipped Phillip's shoulder from behind and spun him around until his leg landed beneath the train.

The boy's foot was found on the tracks about 300 yards away.

Phillip was taken to Riley Children's Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition Monday.

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Information from: The Indianapolis Star, http://www.indystar.com

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