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Pedestrian fatally struck by freight train in downtown West Palm Beach

Accident happened around the 500 block of Clematis Street around 9 p.m. Friday evening
West Palm Beach Police Department vehicle, generic, Dec. 21, 2023
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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The West Palm Beach Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a freight train.

The incident happened near the 500 block of Clematis Street around 9 p.m. Friday.

When officers arrived, they located a stopped East Coast Railway freight train blocking traffic.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said this is an ongoing investigation.

The victim's name has not been released.

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