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Police are responding to fatal collision involving train and cyclist in Campbellfield
Police are investigating after a fatal collision involving a train and cyclist in Campbellfield this morning.
Emergency services were called to a rail crossing at Augusta Avenue and Duncan Parade about 10.10am to reports of the collision.
The cyclist, who is yet to be formally identified, sadly died at the scene.
There is expected to disruptions to both the train line and the roads as police conduct their investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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As Savannah’s homeless population continues to grow with more than 1,000 residents who are unsheltered, the Salvation Army has proposed a transitional use shelter in west Savannah to aid nearly 200 of those residents. The site of the proposed shelter has caused controversy due to its proximity to the location of The Weeping Time, which is believed to be the largest sale of enslaved people in U.S. history.
The site’s painful past along with a surrounding community that is already fighting 90% poverty rates in some areas and an urgent need to address homelessness has sparked debate and impassioned pleas among city officials, advocates of the unsheltered and local historians.
West Savannah community members hope to participate in archaeological study of shelter site off Augusta Avenue
West Savannah community members hope to participate in archaeological study of shelter site off Augusta Avenue By Bria Bolden and Amanda Aguilar | May 2, 2021 at 11:19 PM EDT - Updated May 2 at 11:34 PM
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Faith and community leaders gathered at Solomon Temple Sunday afternoon to talk about their recent efforts to stop the development of a proposed homeless shelter in West Savannah off of Augusta Avenue. The group believes the property is a part of The Weeping Time.
“We want to make sure that we’re not sold again in West Savannah,” said Pastor Larry Gordon of Solomon Temple.