SALISBURY, N.C. — A person was hit and killed by a train in Salisbury early Thursday, officials said.
The Salisbury Police Department responded to a report of a pedestrian being hit by a train a little before 1 a.m. When officers arrived in the area along South Old Main Street, they found 65-year-old Jeffrey Lynn Daniels dead. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.
Norfolk Southern issued a statement to WCNC Charlotte that said its thoughts are with the family of the person who died.
"No matter the circumstances, any loss of life is a tragedy," Norfolk Southern's statement reads. "Our thoughts are with the family of this person during this difficult time. We would be remiss if we didn't say that the train tracks are simply no place for the public. They are uniquely dangerous places that always beg extra care to ensure everyone's safety."
Norfolk Southern said further details about the investigation would come from police.
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