Two pedestrians are dead after being struck by a train near Liberal.

 The accident occurred around 10pm last night (Sunday, September 29) as one of the individuals was pushing the other in a wheelchair as they walked along Western Avenue in Liberal. The pair approached the Union Pacific Rail Road crossing just north of US-54. The arms were down and the warning signals were flashing when the pair attempted to cross the tracks. Both were struck by the oncoming train. Neither person survived the accident.

No names have yet been released.