Crime & Safety
Man Dies After Being Hit By Train Downtown
A man who was hit by a train near Birmingham's Railroad Park died at UAB Hospital Sunday.
BIRMINGHAM, AL - A man struck by a train near Birmingham's Railroad Park died Sunday shortly after being taken to UAB Hospital.
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Birmingham police told WBRC the pedestrian was struck at 18th Street and Morris Avenue. The train stopped near 14th Street SW after the conductor was made aware of the accident. Police say a witness walked to Fire Station 6 and alerted emergency crews of the incident.
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Information on the victim has not been released.
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