A woman was fatally struck by a train in Hall County on Monday night, authorities said.
The 35-year-old from Dawsonville was walking along the tracks at Dorsey Street near Industrial Boulevard around 11:40 p.m. when she was hit by a Norfolk Southern train, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. She died at the scene.
“No matter the circumstances, any loss of life is a tragedy — our thoughts are with the family of this person during this difficult time,” the company wrote in a statement.
According to the sheriff’s office, the conductor sounded the train’s horn but the woman didn’t move and was struck. Her body is being sent for an autopsy. Investigators do not suspect foul play.
The crash led deputies to shut down Dorsey Street for about two hours early Tuesday between Industrial and Aviation boulevards. No other details were provided by the sheriff’s office.
“We would be remiss if we didn’t say railroad crossings can be uniquely dangerous places that always beg extra care to ensure everyone’s safety,” Norfolk Southern added.
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