Kenly, NC (November 4, 2018) – Police say that one person was struck while on the tracks in a train accident in Kenly. The accident happened on Saturday, November 3.
Police responded to the incident around 6 p.m. while an Amtrak train was making its way from New York to Charlotte. None of the 135 passengers that were on the train at the time received injuries. However, the accident caused the train to be delayed for more than two hours.
At this time, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances of the accident. The victim has not yet been identified.
The person who was struck by the train had been trespassing in the area at the time but police continue to investigate why the accident took place.
Kenly Train Accident
We want to take a moment to extend our sympathies and prayers to the victim of this horrific accident at this time. Train accidents happen in North Carolina every year due to the negligence of others, which can leave victims in a traumatic position as they work toward recovery. If you were lucky enough to survive a train accident but you are unsure of how to move forward at this time, you might have a mass of questions and we are here for you.
We want to help you make the choice to be represented during your time of need when the bills continue to pile up against you and life seems at its hardest. At the Nye Law Group, we want to support you every step of the way if you have been affected by the negligence of others. Our kindhearted and informed attorneys are here for you in the event of your injury. If you have been injured in a crash, call us today at 912-200-5230 for more information.
Note: A variety of outside sources including news bulletins and police reports were used to create these posts and report on the injuries involved. Due to this, the details of these accidents have not been independently confirmed by our team and writing staff. In the event that false information is included in the story, please contact us immediately with the post’s title and the incorrect information, and we will correct the content.
Disclaimer: We at Nye Law Group pride ourselves as members of our local community and strive to improve the overall safety and wellbeing of everyone in our state. Our deepest condolences go out to those injured in these accidents, and we hope that by promoting an awareness of these dangers, our community can take the steps necessary to avoid them. These posts are not a solicitation for business, and the information provided should not be mistaken as medical or legal advice.