LONGMONT, Colo. — A 17-year-old girl lost both of her legs after trying to climb aboard a moving train with three friends on Monday, authorities said.
The incident happened in Longmont just after 1 p.m. when, according to Longmont Police commander Jeff Satur, four people ages 17 to 25 attempted to board a Burlington Northern freight train at 3rd Ave. and Atwood St.
The 17-year-old student at Colorado State University fell and slipped underneath the train.
She was transported to Longmont United Hospital by ambulance and then flown to Denver Health Medical Center.
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