Woman Hospitalized After Being Hit by Train in Halifax; Escapes Serious Injuries

Halifax police are investigating an incident where a 24-year-old woman was struck by a train in Bedford on the evening of June 17, 2026, but miraculously escaped serious injuries. First responders were called to the railway tracks near the 960-block of the Bedford Highway after the collision.

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It’s unsure exactly why she was on the railway tracks.

According to Halifax Regional Police spokesperson Const. Martin Cromwell, the woman and her friend were on the tracks when they noticed a train approaching. While attempting to move to safety, one of the women was hit by the train. She was taken to a local hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.

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However she was on the tracks with her friend, they noticed a train coming towards them, and when they tried to move out of the way, one of the women was struck by the train.

Residents living near the collision site reported frequently hearing train horns as warnings to stay off the tracks. However, on this occasion, the train horn was followed by the sound of police sirens. Johanna Lowman, a resident, expressed surprise that such an incident hadn't happened sooner, given the number of people who use the tracks as a "good shortcut."

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It’s a miracle it hasn’t happened sooner. I mean, it’s incredible the number of people that cross the tracks.

Constable Cromwell emphasized the need for vigilance around railways, urging the public to "always stay off the tracks" and to "find alternate routes or shortcuts just to avoid the track." He also advised obeying all signs and signals and using only designated crossing areas. Police do not suspect foul play in this incident.

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Always stay off the tracks. If you can, find alternate routes or shortcuts just to avoid the track. Obey all the signs and signals on the railway. Only use designated crossing areas.