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Pedestrian struck and killed by train in Decatur

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DECATUR, Ala. (AP) — Police in Decatur say a pedestrian has been struck and killed by a train.

The crash happened Tuesday evening at an overpass at Beltline Road near Veterans Drive, Al.com reported.

The victim — a male — was struck under the overpass, police spokeswoman Irene Cardenas-Martinez said. His name wasn’t released.

Police were continuing their investigation Tuesday night. Few other details were immediately released.