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PCPD Investigating Person Possibly Killed by Train in Ponca City

Monday, April 28 by Ponca City Now

In the early morning hours on Sunday, April 27th, Ponca City Police responded to the 900 Block of North Union in response to the report of a possible train vs. pedestrian accident. BNSF contacted the Police Department and asked them to check the area for what appeared to be a person lying on the tracks.Officers... Read More.

Ponca City Firefighters Train for High-Stakes Rescues

Tuesday, April 1 by Ponca City Now-City of Ponca City

At Station #1 at 5th and Grand Ave., crews are honing their skills in critical, real-life scenarios. This week’s training focuses on: Aerial Ladder Entry for Multi-Story Buildings – Mastering ladder operations to access upper floors quickly and safely, Search & Rescue – Navigating smoke-filled environments to locate and remove victims. Firefighter Down Rescue – Practicing rapid... Read More.

WPD Says Winfield Man Was Attempting To Crawl Under Train; Injuries Believed To Be Accidental

Sunday, June 5 by Lyman James

Updated: Monday, 1:34 p.m.The Winfield Police Department has released more information about a Winfield man who suffered serious injuries Sunday involving a moving train.At approximately 9:20 a.m. Sunday, members of the WPD and members of Winfield Fire/EMS were dispatched to the railroad tracks located in the 500 block of Main Street/U.S. 77 in Winfield... Read More.

Newkirk Fire Department responds to train fire Saturday

Monday, August 23 by Lyman James

Newkirk Firefighters responded to a report of a train on fire traveling north through Newkirk Saturday night. The Newkirk Fire Department was notified about the burning train at around 9:09 p.m. Deputies were able to get the train stopped north of Home Road. Fortunately, the train was stopped in a good position where NFD could... Read More.