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One dead after being hit by train in Washington County

One dead after being hit by train in Washington County FILE- In this March 26, 2018, file photo, a Norfolk Southern freight train rolls through downtown Pittsburgh. Norfolk Southern Corp.’s second-quarter profit fell 46% as the railroad hauled 26% less freight because of the coronavirus outbreak’s impact on the economy. The railroad said Wednesday, July 29, 2020 it earned $392 million, or $1.53 per share, during the quarter. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

CARROLL TWP. — One person was killed after being hit by a train near Route 837and Jones Lane in Carroll Township, Washington County, on Friday evening.

The person was hit shortly before 4 p.m. along the Norfolk Southern Railway tracks according to the Washington County Coroner’s Office.

The victim’s name was not released pending notification of next of kin.

Norfolk Southern Police are investigating the incident along with the Carroll Township and Monongahela police departments.

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