Woman Hit by Train Near Benkelman | Omaha News

A 39-year-old woman was fatally struck by a Burlington Northern train near Benkelman, Nebraska, Sunday evening while walking on active railroad tracks. First responders rushed to the scene and airlifted her to a trauma center in Colorado after critical injuries. Authorities are now investigating how she ended up on the tracks — a sobering reminder of the deadly risks near active rail lines. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c188f529f6a0223a