WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A woman has died after she was struck by a train in Westfield Thursday night.
Westfield police were investigating near the train tracks around the areas of Elm and Pochassic Street in downtown Westfield Thursday night. Police have confirmed that a pedestrian was killed after she was hit by a train.
Around 10:45 p.m. Thursday, 22News crews are able to observe significant police presence at the train tracks around Elm and Pochassic street. The train itself has come to a stop.
Our 22News crews also noticed a police cruiser in the vicinity of Railroad avenue, close to the front of the train. Officers with flashlights have been seen conducting searches around the train.
Additionally, near the intersection of Pochassic and Atwater street, another police cruiser and an ATV were spotted. Caution tape has been deployed near the train tracks.
Westfield Police are investigating the accident. 22News will continue to follow this story and update this article as soon as more information becomes available.