One hospitalized after being struck by train at 12th Street and Central Avenue in Newport, Kentucky
Pedestrian hit by train in Newport
Newport dispatchers said emergency responders were called at 12:53 p.m. with a report that a person was struck by a train on the tracks in the area of 12th Street and Central Avenue.
Person struck by train on Newport railroad tracks
Initial reports indicate that a person was walking on the tracks.
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