Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Train In Charlotte: Reports

CHARLOTTE, NC — A pedestrian was struck and killed by a train in a predawn crash in Plaza Midwood early Wednesday morning, according to reports.

The crash occurred near the 900 block of Louise Avenue at Central Avenue around 3 a.m., and prompted road closures while investigators responded to the scene, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said.

The crash occurred as a person attempted to cross the tracks as the train approached, CMPD told WCNC.

Streets near the scene were reopened to traffic around 6 a.m., when the train began to move, WSOC reported.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available.

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