Reports: Person struck by Norfolk Southern freight train in Luzerne County

Published
June 15, 2026
Location
Kingston, Pennsylvania
Susquehanna River area near Kingston between Kirby Park and the Black Diamond Railroad Bridge
Incident type
Crash, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit Kingston Pennsylvania in Kingston, Pennsylvania: A Norfolk Southern freight train struck a person on the tracks near Kingston, Luzerne County, around 3:15 p.m. The train stopped shortly after at milepost 689.3 and emergency crews responded to the scene.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Pedestrian Pedestrian Injured

Original reporting

Reports: Person struck by Norfolk Southern freight train in Luzerne County

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