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Woman killed by Tri-Rail train in West Palm Beach

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UPDATE: Police have identified the victim as 56-year-old Christeen Grace of West Palm Beach.

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ORIGINAL STORY: A woman was killed by a Tri-Rail train Friday evening, according to West Palm Beach police. 

The accident happened at 6 p.m. along the railroad tracks near Windsor Ave. in West Palm Beach.

Investigators say the adult female was seated along a portion of the railroad track when she was struck by a northbound train carrying 35 passengers. She was unable to move out of the way and was killed instantly. 

The name of the victim has not been released. 

In a news release, officials urged the public to stay off the railroad tracks and cross only at designated crossings.