Blocked crossings force kids in an Indiana suburb to climb above and crawl under stopped trains to get to school

• Kids in Hammond, Indiana, are forced to climb over and through stopped trains block their way to school.
• Trains routinely sit in Hammond, but a stopped train can move at any time with little warning, a company spokesperson said.
• The area is difficult to access for ambulances and fire trucks, posing more of a risk for those trying to get by.

This story was originally published by ProPublica.