Cass County, ND – A 71-year-old Grandin woman was killed Friday afternoon after being struck by a train while walking near a railroad crossing in Cass County, according to the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
The incident happened around 2:07 p.m. Friday, October 24, at the 3rd Street Railroad Crossing in Grandin. Authorities say the woman was walking west across the tracks when a northbound Canadian National train struck her. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to the North Dakota Highway Patrol, the crash occurred under dry weather and road conditions. Responding agencies included the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, Grandin Fire Department, Gardner Fire, Sanford Ambulance, Hunter Ambulance, Grandin Quick Response Unit, and BNSF Police.
Officials confirmed the victim was a Grandin resident, but her name has not yet been released pending family notification.
The crash remains under investigation by the North Dakota Highway Patrol.
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