LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Trains are back up and running near Geyer Springs Road in Little Rock after an accident that happened on Monday afternoon.

Officials with Union Pacific confirmed that a person was tragically hit and killed while they were on the tracks.

"Don't try to take a shortcut across railroad tracks, thinking you're going to get there faster, because something bad could very well happen," said Mike Jaixen, who is the Sr. communications manager at Union Pacific.

He explained that the company promotes safety for all, but did not specify why these incidents have been happening.

"We are continually looking at safety measures, safety metrics, incidents, and when we have a situation like this, that requires that we work with local law enforcement to work on enforcement activities

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