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Train Kills Pedestrian in Henderson County

A Henderson County Sheriff's office cruiser in downtown Henderson.
Tim Jagielo
/
WNIN
A Henderson County Sheriff's office cruiser in downtown Henderson.

Authorities say an elderly man was struck and killed by a freight train south of Henderson, KY

A man is dead after being hit by a train in Henderson County. WNIN’s John Gibson has more:

It happened at about 4:30 Tuesday afternoon along the track near Schuette Lane, south of Henderson.

Reports from the scene indicate an elderly man was walking on the tracks when he was hit by a freight train.

Authorities say he died at the scene.

The Henderson County Coroner’s Office has not yet released the man’s name.

An investigation continues.