Train vs. pedestrian accident reported in Bergen

A train conductor has called in a train-vs.-pedestrian accident at the North Lake Avenue railroad crossing in Bergen.

Bergen Fire and Mercy EMS responding.

Dispatchers checking on the availability of Mercy Flight.

UPDATE 2:56 p.m.: Emergency medical response canceled.

UPDATE 3:38 p.m.: On scene, confirmed fatality.

UPDATE 6:30 p.m.: A student of Byron-Bergen High School was killed in the accident. His name has not yet been released. The youth was apparently headed northbound on the east side of North Lake Avenue when he decided to try crossing the tracks. There was an eastbound CSX training coming and a westbound Amtrak train. He was struck by the Amtrak train. There were several eyewitnesses to the accident, according to Deputy Chief Gordon Dibble. He said investigators are still determining the details and comparing statements. Dozens of Byron-Bergen students were on scene within minutes of the accident, many of them in tears. Students we spoke to described the youth as popular and fun to be around. The accident apparently happened right in front of a school bus with students on board. At least a half-dozen school officials were on scene, many of them wearing "crisis team" badges. We'll have a complete story later tonight. The roadway is just now being reopened.

UPDATE 6:45 p.m.: Also, grief counselors are at the school tonight starting at 7 p.m. for anyone in the community who needs to talk.