Graphic Raw 911 Call...17 YO Girl Severes Legs trying to Jump onto Moving Train

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.

But thanks to a couple of EMTs who just happened to be there and saw what happened, she survived. You can hear the ordeal unfold on a dramatic call to 911.

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.

Anna Beninati, a freshman at Colorado State University, fell and slipped underneath the train. Police say she is not from Colorado.

She was transported to Longmont United Hospital by ambulance and then flown to Denver Health Medical Center.

Doctors say the teen is in serious condition and needed to have both legs amputated.

Satur says no alcohol or drugs are suspected in this incident.

A witness says a nurse who was in a car and saw what happened may have saved the girl's life.

"She was like the real hero in the whole thing," Brian Elwanger says. "She took control and if it wasn't for her, I don't think it would've went down the way it did."

A woman who made a 911 call told the dispatcher she's an EMT. She got out of her car and went to help while talking to the dispatcher.

"The girl was very brave. Considering what happened, her biggest concern was that her parents were going to be upset," Elwanger says.

A 21-year-old man from Broomfield was the first to get on the train. He left the scene without being contacted by police. Satur says investigators have identified him.

A 17-year-old male from Ft. Collins was the second to get on the train. Satur says he jumped off after traveling across 3rd Ave. He received slight abrasions to his left arm and was treated at the scene.

The girl who was severely injured was the third person in the group to try to get on the train.

Charles Hamilton, age 25 of Gillette, Wyo. did not get on the train. Satur says he pulled the girl from under the train to a nearby parking area.

The two males who were still with the girl were cited for trespassing.

On Tuesday, Anna's family released the following statement:

"We are grateful to the outpouring of support for our daughter following this horrific accident yesterday. From the first responders and transport teams, to the hospitals both in Longmont and Denver, we are thankful to everyone who came to her rescue. We are especially grateful to several bystanders who provided aid for our daughter at the scene. Our family is focused on our daughter and her recovery and we ask that you respect our privacy during this very difficult time."

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[cmed451]

Really a hospital callin 911 or 999 wen they already have emts at the hospital

[ironhide0998]

Very sad

[uncleswilly]

to have the courage and stamina, the patience & dedication that these nurses and EMT's showed under such horrific conditions....

[Educationscience]

dont fucking jump on fucking moving fucking trains...........fuck

[Razze1699]

agreed...

[zenthex1234]

that sucks, if i saw someone missing their legs i think i would have to run for my life...