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Woman dies after being struck by a train in Nelson

Nelson Police say an elderly woman has died after being struck by a train Sunday morning.

In a media release, NPD stated that around 8:40 a.m., officers responded to reports of an incident on the CP Rail tracks near the 1000 block of Sproat Drive. The release says the woman was struck by a westbound train. She died from her injuries.  

The department says no more details are being released and they are working with CP Rail to conduct an investigation.  

Storrm Lennie
Storrm Lennie
Storrm began her journalism career in the Kootenays, joining Vista Radio in 2022. Originally from Red Deer, Alta., she now calls Nelson home and brings her passion for politics and community to her reporting.

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