Woman dies after being hit by train in Cobb County
A woman died after she was hit by a train early Wednesday in Acworth, police said.
Officers were dispatched to the incident around 3:49 a.m. in the area of Baker Grove and Hickory Grove roads. The female victim was found lying in an embankment near the train tracks, Acworth police said.
Police spokesman Stanley Almon said the train stopped after the collision and the operator called 911. The victim was transported by ambulance to WellStar Kennestone Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her identity will be released once her next of kin is notified, police said.
Acworth police detectives and CSX police are investigating the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Acworth police at 678-801-4068.
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Kristal Dixon covers Cobb and DeKalb county schools for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Before joining the AJC, Dixon worked for Patch.com and the Cherokee Tribune in Canton.
