HOPE, BRITISH COLUMBIA \u2014 Police are investigating after a man was hit by a train in Hope, B.C., and died.<\/p>\n
RCMP say the fatal collision occurred Saturday on the railway tracks beneath the Water Avenue overpass, where a pedestrian was struck by a train. <\/p>\n
Police say officers attended the scene and found the man had died from his injuries. <\/p>\n
The train remained on scene while investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the collision. <\/p>\n
Police say the man had been walking along the railway tracks before the crash, and the investigation is ongoing with help from the BC Coroners Service and CN Railway.<\/p>\n
The recent collision also prompted police to send out safety warnings, asking the public to stay cautious and avoid using headphones or mobile devices when near railway tracks.<\/p>\n
This report by The Canadian Press was first published Sept. 29, 2026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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