Person hit, killed by train in Whitfield County, Ga.

A person was struck and killed by a train Wednesday night in Whitfield County, Ga.

Norfolk Southern called police at 7:17 p.m. to report the incident.

A dispatcher confirmed that the victim, who 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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