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Person killed after getting hit by train in Kent
A person has died after being hit by a train in Kent on Tuesday.
KENT, Wash. - An investigation is underway after a person was struck and killed by a train in Kent on Tuesday.
Puget Sound Fire (PSF) announced the incident on social media at around 12:18 p.m.
Authorities say it happened near the corner of East Willis Street and 1st Avenue South, and numerous railroad crossings are blocked as a result.
Kent road closures due to train vs. pedestrian incident
The Kent Police Department later released a list of train crossings that are now closed off for the investigation:
- East Smith Street Crossing - 1st Avenue South (Railroad)
- East Meeker Street Crossing - 1st Avenue South (Railroad)
- East Titus Street Crossing - 1st Avenue South (Railroad)
- East Willis Street (SR-516) - 1st Avenue South (Railroad)
Authorities have not released an estimated time of reopening these roadways.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
The Source: Information in this story comes from social media posts by the Kent Police Department and Puget Sound Fire.
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