Person hit, killed by train in Gastonia

GASTONIA, N.C. — A person in Gastonia is dead after being hit by a train on Tuesday afternoon.

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The City of Gastonia Police Department responded to calls about a pedestrian hit by a train near Ransom Street and Airline Avenue Tuesday afternoon. The person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Gastonia Police Department is currently investigating this incident. 

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The identity of the victim is unknown at this time.

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