2nd person killed in collision with train in Johnston County in 3 days
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- Selma police report a pedestrian died after a CSX train struck them at 5:15 a.m.
- This is the second fatal train accident in Johnston County in three days.
- Selma police are investigating with CSX and other relevant agencies.
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a train in Johnston County on Tuesday morning, the second fatal collision between a train and a pedestrian in the county this week.
Selma police responded to reports of a person struck by a train at 5:15 a.m. behind the Johnston Square Shopping Center, the town said in a statement. The victim’s name has not been released while police notify next of kin.
The train tracks at the scene are owned by CSX. Selma police are investigating in coordination with CSX and other relevant agencies, the town said.
Another pedestrian was hit and killed by a CSX freight train in Smithfield on Sunday, ABC11, The News & Observer’s newsgathering partner, reported.
This story was originally published October 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM.
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