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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The West Palm Beach Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a freight train.

The incident happened near the 500 block of Clematis Street around 9 p.m. Friday.

When officers arrived, they located a stopped East Coast Railway freight train blocking traffic.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police said this is an ongoing investigation.

The victim's name has not been released. Copyright 2025 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

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