Woman dead after being hit by train in RM of Springfield, Manitoba

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force's 'E' division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

By Cole Fortner

Posted August 10, 2023 3:30 pm.

The RCMP in Oakbank, Manitoba has confirmed a woman is dead after she was hit by a train Wednesday afternoon.

Mounties along with Springfield Police and CP Police responded to a level crossing at Day Street, near Risque Avenue, in the RM of Springfield.

The woman has been confirmed as a 40-year-old from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Police have not released her name at this time.

RCMP and CP Police say the investigation is ongoing.

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