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Fatal train collision reported near Aurora intersection

Railway officials confirmed a person died after being struck by a train in Aurora on August 25.

Jules Pennington

September 2, 20261 min read

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Railway officials confirmed that a person was killed after being hit by a train in Aurora, Illinois, on August 25. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Tuesday near the intersection of Spring Street and Lincoln Avenue.

A spokesperson for BNSF Railway stated that the collision did not take place at a designated crossing. The specific circumstances leading to the fatal impact have not been detailed in the available information.

Officials reported that the train crew members were not injured in the event. Further details regarding the identity of the deceased or the specific cause of the accident were not provided in the initial reports.

BNSF Railway employs about 3,100 people in Fort Worth, according to local government records.

Source: patch.com.

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https://patch.com/illinois/aurora/person-fatally-struck-train-aurora-bnsf

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