Teenager dies after being hit by a train in Beebe

BEEBE, Ark. – Police in Beebe have confirmed that a 15-year-old boy died after being hit by a train on Thursday morning.

According to the Beebe Police Department, city officers and Beebe School District police were notified of an accident on the tracks near Railroad Street around 9:35 a.m.

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After arriving on scene, officers said they found the teen, who was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Officials have not identified the child or released additional details about the crash.

Beebe School District officials released the following statement:

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