Noble Middle & High School Reports Student Death After Car/Train Crash in North Berwick

January 29, 2026 — by Scanner Alerts Media

North Berwick, Maine

Noble Middle & High School reported that a Noble High School senior died on January 29, 2026, as a result of a car/train accident. The district extended condolences to the student’s family and friends and said the student was a valued member of the school community.

Key Points

• Date reported: Jan. 29, 2026

• Incident type: Motor vehicle accident with a train involved (train vs. truck reported via radio traffic)

• Location: Railroad crossing on Buffum Road, North Berwick, Maine

• School status: Noble Middle & High School will be open tomorrow

• Student support: Counselors and administrators will be available throughout the day

• Counseling office: (207) 676-2665

• Public advisory: Traffic delays reported; drivers urged to avoid the area and use caution

• Name status: Student’s name is being withheld from publication

Incident Overview

The school community is reporting the death of a Noble High School senior who, according to the district, died on January 29 as the result of a car/train accident. The district said it is sharing condolences with the student’s family and friends.

Separate public-safety radio traffic reported a motor vehicle accident with a train involved at the railroad crossing on Buffum Road in North Berwick, with “train vs. truck” noted in the call information.

School Response and Student Support

Noble Middle & High School said the school will be open tomorrow and that counselors and administrators will be available throughout the day to support students and staff. Families who wish to contact a school counselor were advised to call the school counseling office at (207) 676-2665.

The school also noted that students may experience grief reactions, including changes in mood, sleep, appetite, concentration, behavior, and physical symptoms. The district encouraged families to support students by allowing them to talk and express feelings, answering questions simply, maintaining structure, and monitoring social media for potential suicide warning signs.

Traffic Impact

Radio traffic associated with the incident included a traffic alert advising the public to avoid the area and seek alternate routes due to significant delays, and reminded drivers to slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles.

Name Withheld

Although the student’s name was included in the school’s letter, Scanner Alerts Media is choosing not to publish it at this time so families can receive the notice first and notify their children as they see fit. Please do not post the student’s name in the comments.

Credit: Noble Middle & High School