Man dies after being struck by train in central Council Bluffs Kevin Cole World-Herald Staff Writer Jul 5, 2026 Jul 5, 2026 Updated 3 hrs ago 0 × How to contact Council Bluffs Crime Stoppers Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Police are investigating what led to a man being struck and killed by a Union Pacific train Saturday afternoon in central Council Bluffs. kAmr@F?4:= q=F77D !@=:46 2?5 u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E A6CD@??6= H6C6 42==65 E@ E96 2C62 @7 $@FE9 ``E9 $EC66E 2?5 pG6?F6 q 23@FE c A]>] %96 >2? H2D AC@?@F?465 56462D65 @? D46?6 3J 7:C6 56A2CE>6?E >65:4D]k^AmkAm%C2:? EC277:4 H2D 92=E65 7@C D6G6C2= 9@FCD[ H9:49 3=@4<65 ?F>6C@FD C@25H2JD 7C@> dE9 pG6?F6 E9C@F89 pG6?F6 v[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 DE2E6>6?E 7C@> E96 r@F?4:= q=F77D !@=:46 s6A2CE>6?E] %C2:? EC277:4 H2D C6DF>65 2C@F?5 gib_ A]>] k^Am kAm%96 42D6 :D DE:== F?56C :?G6DE:82E:@? 3J A@=:46 2?5 2=D@ 3J E96 &?:@? !24:7:4 #2:=C@25] %96 ?2>6 @7 E96 G:4E:> :D 36:?8 H:E996=5 2E E9:D E:>6 F?E:= A@D:E:G6 :56?E:7:42E:@? 42? 36 >256 2?5 ?6IE @7 <:? ?@E:7:65]k^Am People are also reading… Bronze eagle sculpture created for America 250 goes up at the Buffalo County fairgrounds Former Husker wrestler AJ Ferrari arrested in North Platte Rescuers comb Venezuelan quake rubble, thousands reported missing Ex-Husker wrestler Ferrari accused of assaulting pregnant woman in Lincoln In Nebraska, a possible new dynamic emerges as blue cities push back against a red state government Here's when you can start buying fireworks in Lincoln Fourth of July celebrations Friday and Saturday could be foiled by evening storms Nebraska football to host major 7-on-7 tournament at Memorial Stadium Vinton Silos, senior living project move forward with tax incentive Nebraska basketball to get visit from four-star target in the fall Lincoln man charged with sex assault for alleged abuse dating back to 2000 Biz Briefs: New arrivals at SouthPointe, liquor store closing and more McKewon: In Big Ten full of elite QBs, Anthony Colandrea needs to stay on right side of 'toxic' He'll spend 16 hours Saturday setting up 10,000 pieces for Kearney's $75,000 fireworks show What's the gap between Nebraska baseball and a CWS title? A former Husker just lived it kAmp?J@?6 H:E9 :?7@C>2E:@? 23@FE E9:D 72E2=:EJ :D FC865 E@ 4@?E24E E96 r@F?4:= q=F77D !@=:46 DA64:2= @A6C2E:@?D EC277:4 F?:E 2E f`a\bag\chcg] k^Am kevin.cole@owh.com, 402-444-1272 0 Comments Locations Omaha Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story How to contact Council Bluffs Crime Stoppers How to contact Council Bluffs Crime Stoppers Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | Omny Studio | All Of Our Podcasts Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video Buffalo County 250 Sights and Sounds: Ralston Independence Day Parade Sights and Sounds: Ralston Independence Day Parade Papillion Mayor David Black on new Scooter's facility Papillion Mayor David Black on new Scooter's facility Foundation for LPS Student Emergency Fund Foundation for LPS Student Emergency Fund
