Person struck by train in Whitfield County

A person was struck by a train tonight in Whitfield County.

Norfolk Southern, a leading transportation provider who operates trains in the area, called police at 7:17 p.m. to report the incident.

A dispatcher confirmed that the body, which has yet to be identified, was pronounced dead on the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and the cause of the incident is unknown, according to dispatch.

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