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1 dead after being struck by freight train in Portland

The incident happened near the intersection of Northeast 112th Avenue and Northeast Fremont Street.
Credit: KGW

PORTLAND, Ore. — A person is dead after being hit by a freight train Friday afternoon in Portland.

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According to Union Pacific, the train had been heading east when it fatally struck the pedestrian. It happened at 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Northeast 112th Avenue and Northeast Fremont Street. It was not at a rail crossing.

The train's crew was not injured. Portland police are currently investigating.

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