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Train Fatality in North Portland: One Dead, One Injured
18 Aug
Summary
- One male victim died at the scene after being hit by a train.
- Another male victim sustained injuries and was hospitalized.
- The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on North Willamette Boulevard.
A fatal incident involving a train occurred in North Portland on the evening of August 17, 2026. Authorities responded to reports of two individuals being struck by a BNSF Railway train.
Upon arrival at the 6900 block of North Willamette Boulevard, officers confirmed that one of the victims, a male, had died from his injuries at the scene. The second male victim sustained injuries and was promptly taken to a local hospital.
Paramedics assessed the injured victim, and he is expected to survive his injuries. The Portland Police Bureau is continuing its investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision and is appealing to the public for any information.
