killed by CPKC steam tour train in Mexico (updated) Reports say victim was trying to take selfie with locomotive as it passed Mexico — A 29-year-old woman was struck and killed today while trying to take a photo during the passage of CPKC’s Final Spike Steam Tour train in the Mexican state of Hidalgo The news site Debate reports that the woman was standing next to the tracks trying to take a selfie with the train’s locomotive; photos of the moment before the woman was struck are widespread on news sites and social media and a video of the accident is also circulating Other photos show a huge number of spectators crowding the tracks near the Aragón station in the muncipality of Nopala de Villagrán 2816 and the CPKC executive train were scheduled to make a 20-minute stop at 12:25 p.m Reports say that spectators ignored instructions from security at the site to maintain a safe distance from the track The woman was pronounced dead at the scene upon the arrival of emergency responders She has been identified but her name has not been released Other family members were reportedly with her at the time of the accident The site of the incident is about 60 miles northwest of Mexico City we regret to share that a woman was fatally injured while standing foul of a passing train soon after it departed Ahorcado,” CPKC said in a statement this evening “This tragic incident is under investigation “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and wish to express our condolences to the woman’s family and loved ones “For their own safety and that of the crews all spectators looking at any train must always remain at least 10 meters back from the train and the tracks Spectators must never stand on railway tracks try to board rail equipment or climb on rail infrastructure Always use caution around tracks and trains.” Do folks ever get tired of hearing or seeing themselves invoke the name of Darwin I bet most folks using it don’t know anything at all about Charles Darwin other than the reference in the rail fan world Fan lingo now is to call people “Darwins” Feel for the crew and those that have to respond to these tragedies and give the rest a break because they’re culpable…what about the family not present Mr McFarlane – even if the lady was stupid death is an extremely high penalty Should not surrounding folks have said something We have mutual responsibility to look for the welfare of others Darwin has no sympathy for the stupid…doesn’t matter what country you’re in there’s always at least one in the crowd and sometimes more People that this happens to bring it on themselves and as far as I’m concerned don’t get my sympathy…perhaps the family will get some sympathy but not much because they are somewhat culpable but not the actual person this happened to She was a You Tube and Instagram “influencer” Looking at the pictures of the crowds up against the ROW where it happened Most of the videos of the incident have been pulled down for policy violations on the host The only steam engine you should take a selfie with is one that is not moving She was hit by the cylinder box at about 35mph to the back of her head She was kneeling to take the picture when a little boy sat next to her and she stuck her hand out towards him for a second Just as she looked back up at her phone it was too late She landed on top of the little boy who crawled away and jumped into the hands of another woman nearby Somewhat weird is many people around her thought she was simply knocked out (or didn’t see it) and kept recording the train going by I assume it was her husband or just a near by male that reached up and pulled her further down the ballast and started screaming for help The only influence you can gain by doing this is with the funeral home Members enjoy 15% off any purchase in our store. Join Today Get updates and special offers via email from Trains.com brands A woman in Mexico has died after being hit by a train that she was trying to position herself next to for a selfie The woman has been identified as 29-year-old Dulce Alondra who was on a day out on Tuesday with her young son to see a vintage steam train known as The Empress Alondra stood too close to the passing locomotive in the town of Nopala de Villagran She was struck on the head by one of the pistons and died from a traumatic brain injury She was buried yesterday afternoon (Thursday) in her hometown of Huichapan with a video online apparently showing her funeral Alondra leaves behind her five-year-old son travels from Calgary in Canada through the United States before reaching its final destination in Mexico City “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and wish to express our condolences to the woman’s family and loved ones “For their own safety and that of the crews all spectators looking at any train must always remain at least 33 feet back from the train and the tracks Always use caution around tracks and trains.” An ambulance arrived on the scene but Alondra died instantly from her injuries Tributes have been paid to her on Facebook “Life is fragile and at times it’s taken away from us in an instant I will miss you forever my friend,” writes friend Patty Gar there were some who criticized Alondra for her “recklessness.” “This incident is a reminder of the dangers associated with selfies in unconventional places,” wrote one person “Each year hundreds of people around the world suffer serious accidents or lose their lives trying to get the perfect image for social media.” And it’s not just tourists, photographers also face dangers. 19-year-old Jonathan Fielding passed away on January 27 while shooting photos on Moon Overlook near Torrey Researchers have deemed the increasing amount of accidents to be a “public health risk” with people literally dying for a perfect photo to post on social media Please take precautions when visiting beauty spots or tourist attractions Always follow local guidance and abide by barriers and warning signs Become a PetaPixel Member and access our content ad-free A WOMAN has died after she was struck by a train while attempting to take a selfie near railway tracks in a horrific caught-on-camera incident The unnamed victim was watching the Empress, a vintage steam train, cruise by in Nopala de Villagrán, Mexico located northwest of Mexico City when the crash occurred on Tuesday She stood dangerously close to the tracks with her phone in hand as the vintage steam train passed through the area during its Final Spike Steam Tour In the chilling footage, the woman, dressed in an orange top, is seen standing near a child as the train approaches As the child ducks down in response to the oncoming locomotive the woman drops to one knee to take the photo the corner of the train's engine strikes her on the back of her head the woman's death was confirmed at the scene This highlights the grave consequences of disregarding safety protocols near railway tracks The Canadian Pacific 2816, also known as the Empress, had been on its final tour through North America since April, commemorating its last journey before retirement. the joyous occasion was impaired by the tragic accident The Canadian Pacific Kansas City company expressed deep regret and vowed cooperation with authorities in their investigation Residents have been reminded of the importance of maintaining a safe distance of at least 33 feet from railway tracks at all times Officials emphasized the need to prioritize safety over capturing photos or videos The Canadian Pacific Kansas City also cautioned against any attempts to climb on railway equipment or infrastructure for better views As communities mourn the loss of the victim this devastating incident underscored the importance of exercising caution to prevent similar tragedies in the future The Final Spike Tour is a special event organized by the Canadian Pacific Kansas City company to commemorate the merger of two historic railroads on April 14 This merger created the first and only railroad network connecting North America It is a unique opportunity for communities along the route to experience the nostalgia of steam-powered passenger trains and to reflect on the significance of railways in shaping the past Credit: Canadian Pacific Kansas City The Empress planned 11 stops for its Final Spike Steam Tour CPKC President and CEO highlighted the importance of the tour “Our combination on April 14, 2023, brought together two railroads with long and proud histories that together created the first and only railroad network connecting North America," Creel said in a January release announcing the tour “This special cross-continental journey of the 2816 steam locomotive serves as a reminder of our past and a celebration of our future "The Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour will be the first ever steam-powered passenger train in North America to traverse Canada Jacinto Jaramillo “Jason” Lugo to Paula Jaramillo Garcia and Gregorio Lugo Crisostomo Maximiliano Lugo and Gregory Sebastian Lugo; and daughters Reyna Lugo Jaramillo and Sara Lugo Jaramillo; brothers Damian Lugo Jaramillo and Elias Lugo Jaramillo; sister Lugo’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m His cremation will be handled through Broussard’s Crematorium Please observe social distancing guidelines. 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Going on to issue a warning about people's safety near railway lines CPKC went on: "CPKC Mexico calls on people who come to witness the passing of this locomotive to take precautions and not approach or cross the railway tracks for their own safety and that of the crew on board "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." If you have experienced a bereavement and would like to speak with someone in confidence, contact The Compassionate Friends on (877) 969-0010.