Pedestrian struck, killed by train in B.C. Interior
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One person is dead after being struck by a train in Kamloops Thursday morning.
The incident occurred near the intersection of Kelly Douglas and Vicars roads around 6 a.m., according to a news release from Kamloops RCMP.
Mounties said they were notified of the incident by CPKC railway officials. Shortly after officers arrived at the scene, "a person was found deceased nearby," police said.
"It’s very early in the investigation, which will be conducted concurrently with the BC Coroners Service and the Canadian Pacific Railway Police," said Cpl. Crystal Evelyn in the news release.
"The collision occurred in an area near a tire plant, across the highway from a motel. If anyone witnessed or captured any surveillance or dash camera footage from early this morning or overnight that could be connected, please contact police as soon as possible with any information that may be available.”
Information can be provided by calling Kamloops RCMP at 250-828-3000 and referencing file number 2024-18241, police said.
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