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Pedestrian hit by train in central Fresno — and survives

An early-morning Amtrak train struck a pedestrian in central Fresno on Wednesday, and the victim survived.

Police reported the incident took place near Wishon and Michigan avenues south of Shields Avenue about 6 a.m.

It was not immediately known if the victim was a man or a woman. Police said the train brushed the pedestrian, causing non-life threatening injuries. The southbound train was delayed by the incident.

This story was originally published January 16, 2019 at 7:55 AM.

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