Woman hospitalized, escapes serious injuries after being hit by train: Halifax police (opens original article in a new tab)

A woman was struck by a train in Halifax but escaped serious injuries, prompting police to warn about railway safety.

• A 24-year-old woman was struck by a train in Bedford, Halifax on June 17, 2026
• Residents reported frequent train horn use and people crossing tracks near the incident
• Police warned about railway safety and urged avoiding tracks except at designated crossings