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Man dead in Madera after being hit by a freight train

A man died Thursday after being hit by a freight train, Madera police said.

About 12:10 p.m., police were called to the railroad tracks near 9th Street and Gateway Drive about a train-versus-pedestrian collision.

Officers found a man in his late 30s who had been hit by a southbound train. His name is not being made public pending positive identification and notification of family.

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Mark Trukki at 559-675-4255.

Lewis Griswold: 559-441-6104, @fb_LewGriswold

This story was originally published October 25, 2018 at 3:57 PM.

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