â–ş Listen Live
â–ş Listen Live

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.

Continue Reading

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. forecast to reach record high $11.6B deficit this year

British Columbia’s deficit is only going up, according to the latest budget update.

B.C. Green candidates shared visions for party future in weekend leadership debate

B.C. Green party candidates faced off in a leadership debate Saturday in downtown Victoria. 

Nelson Police issue e-bike reminder

An increase in e-bike riders, and related complaints, has the Nelson Police Department reminding users they must follow the same rules as vehicles when on the road. 

Elections BC fines 2022 Nelson mayoral candidate

A mayoral candidate in Nelson’s 2022 civic election has been fined under the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act. 

Students lace up for Terry Fox Run

St Joseph students traded in the classroom for sunshine today as they walked for a cause, raising funds and awareness for cancer research in the 45th annual Terry Fox Run.
- Advertisement -