DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal accident in Lawrence.

Just before 11:30p.m. Wednesday., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call that an individual had been struck by a train in the area of 2nd and Indiana St. in Lawrence, according to Jenn Hethcoat Public Information Officer with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.

When deputies arrived they searched the area for the individual with assistance from Lawrence Police Department and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.&nbsp; They located a woman with critical injuries and started life-saving measures. She died on scene.&nbsp; Authorities have not released the woman's name.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/1/1610640896864.png" alt="The fatal incident occurred near Burcham Park, on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. -Google image" />
 <figcaption>The fatal incident occurred near Burcham Park, on the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railway, according to the Douglas County Sheriff's Department. -Google image</figcaption>
 </figure>DOUGLAS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a fatal accident in Lawrence.Just before 11:30p.m. Wednesday., Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call that an individual had been struck by a train in the area of 2nd and Indiana St. in Lawrence, according to Jenn Hethcoat Public Information Officer with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.When deputies arrived they searched the area for the individual with assistance from Lawrence Police Department and Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.&nbsp; They located a woman with critical injuries and started life-saving measures. She died on scene.&nbsp; Authorities have not released the woman's name.

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