Pedestrian hit, killed by train in SW Atlanta
A person was fatally struck by a train in southwest Atlanta on Thursday morning, according to officials.
The incident took place around 4:15 a.m. at the intersection of Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard and Whitehall Street between the West End and Adair Park neighborhoods, according to Atlanta police. When officers arrived, they found the person who had been struck. They were pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim has not been publicly identified, police said.
A Norfolk Southern spokesperson said the victim was trespassing when they were struck.
“No matter the circumstances, any loss of life is a tragedy — our thoughts are with the family of this person during this difficult time,” Norfolk Southern said in a statement. “We would be remiss if we didn’t say that train tracks are simply no place for the public. Train tracks can be uniquely dangerous places that always beg extra care to ensure everyone’s safety.”
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