Argentine journalist and presenter Ernestina Pais died Friday after a train struck her vehicle at a level crossing [1], [3].
The death of the popular television and radio personality marks a sudden loss for the Argentine media community. Pais was well known for her work across multiple broadcasting platforms before the accident occurred.
The incident took place on June 26, 2026 [1], [4]. According to reports, Pais was driving a Honda Civic when the vehicle entered a low-barrier level crossing [5]. A Tren de la Costa train then struck the car [2], [3].
Emergency responders and authorities arrived at the scene in San Isidro, located in the Buenos Aires Province [1], [3]. While some reports placed the accident in Martinez, primary sources identify the location as San Isidro [1].
Pais was 54 years old at the time of the crash [1]. The impact of the collision was severe, and she died as a result of the accident [1], [2].
Local authorities have not yet released a final report on the specific cause of the crossing failure or whether driver error played a role. The Tren de la Costa service operates in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, often serving as both a commuter and tourist line.
“Ernestina Pais died Friday after a train struck her vehicle at a level crossing”
This incident highlights the ongoing safety risks associated with low-barrier level crossings in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. The collision involving a high-profile media figure may lead to increased public scrutiny of railway safety protocols and the infrastructure of the Tren de la Costa line.
