Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Train Strikes Person at Tupelo’s Crosstown

Update: Pedestrian struck by train at Crosstown now in stable condition

TUPELO, Miss. (WCBI) – A pedestrian struck by a train at Tupelo’s busy Crosstown intersection Tuesday night is now in stable condition, according to Tupelo Fire Chief Brad Robinson. The incident happened around 7:00 pm at the intersection of Main and Gloster Streets. The victim was taken to an area hospital following the collision. Drivers were forced to detour around the area for about two hours while police and emergency crews worked the scene…

Pedestrian in Critical Condition After Train Strikes Person at Tupelo’s Crosstown

A pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a train Tuesday night at the intersection of Main Street and Gloster Street, according to WTVA. This area is commonly known as Crosstown. The incident happened just after 7:00 p.m. Tupelo police said the train-versus-pedestrian crash brought traffic to a standstill as officers, firefighters, and an ambulance crew responded. Fire Chief Brad Robinson told WTVA the pedestrian is alive and li…