Caught On Camera: Mexico Woman Taking Selfie Struck Dead By Train

A woman was killed while posing for a selfie close to an approaching train on June 3 in Hidalgo, Mexico. A video of the freak accident was posted on X (Twitter) and caught the attention of local news outlets. One report stated that the 28-year-old woman, Dolce Alondra Garcia Hernandez, stood too close to the tracks while positioning herself for a selfie with the steam train. That was when she was hit on the head, leading to her death.

 Reportedly, the vintage locomotive known as ‘Empress 2816’ is a popular attraction as it travels all the way from Canada to Mexico. Tourists as well as locals often gather to take pictures of it, however, this recently proved fatal for one woman. The tragic accident has brought attention to the dangers of negligently posing for adventurous or high-risk photos.

Details Of The Incident

According to Mexico’s local news outlets, many people were posing for selfies with the approaching train, however, one woman standing too close to the tracks was struck dead. A video of the incident on social media showed Hernandez in an orange top inching closer to the tracks as the train sped forward. Her family was also reportedly present at the sight.

MEXICO - In Hidalgo, a famous train that comes from Canada and travels all the way to Mexico City, attracting locals, struck a woman who was trying to take a selfie as the train approached. She passed at the scene. Article in comments. pic.twitter.com/32XdsCehEB

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The video also shows Hernandez' child standing beside her while she is engrossed in posing for a picture. When she got hit by the train, she immediately fell to the ground. Her partner ran screaming for help, while witnesses tried calling the paramedics since she still had vital signs. However, when the paramedics arrived, they declared that she was dead.

The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) company said in a statement that they regret the incident and are working with the police to carry out a full investigation. "All those people who want to observe the passing of the train should remain at least 10 metres away from the tracks. People should never stop near or on the tracks themselves or try to climb onto the train or any railway infrastructure. Always be careful around railway tracks and trains."