Woman Killed Attempting to Take a Selfie With a Speeding Train

A 29-year-old woman in Hidalgo, Mexico is dead after attempting to take a selfie with a train bound for Mexico City, but got too close to the tracks.

The woman, who has not been identified, was part of a crowd to witness the final leg of a Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) 1930 Empress 2816 steam locomotive’s journey, which departed from Calgary in Alberta, Canada on April 24. Last year, the cross-continental Final Spike Steam Tour became the first ever steam-powered passenger train in North America to traverse across Canada, the United States, and Mexico in a single trip.

In footage of the tragic incident obtained by TMZ, spectators can be seen excitedly chattering, holding up phones, and cheering as the speeding locomotive neared the crowd. However, at the last moment, the victim, who could be seen wearing an orange top, inched preciously close to the tracks with the train at her back as she held her phone in front of her. In an instant, she was knocked off her feet and tossed to the side of the tracks.

She was reportedly pronounced dead a short time later by first responders who arrived at the scene. The woman’s family was said to have been with her in Hidalgo at the time of the incident.

CPCK released a statement, confirming that an investigation is underway. “We are deeply saddened by this loss of life and wish to express our condolences to the woman’s family and loved ones,” the joint rail network said.

“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,” the statement added. “Spectators must never stand on railway tracks, try to board rail equipment, or climb on rail infrastructure. Always use caution around tracks and trains.”