Driver Killed in Train Accident on Highway 136 in Red Cloud, NE
Webster County, NE — February 19, 2026, a driver sustained fatal injuries as the result of a train accident that happened around 11:30 a.m. along Highway 136.
Authorities said that the collision happened east of Red Cloud near NE-136 and Road 1600.
Right now, specific details are unavailable. Authorities say that a vehicle was going along the highway. As the vehicle crossed a railroad crossing, a train crashed into the vehicle. The vehicle driver was killed. No other injuries were reported.
At this time, additional details about the accident are unavailable.
Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman
People tend to just overlook train accidents, but they deserve as much attention as any serious accident. Are there issues with the crossing? Was distraction or speed an issue? Was visibility not good at the time? Do there need to be safety improvements? Have their been accidents at this crossing before? At the end of the day, families deserve answers, and that means conducting thorough investigations.
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