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Man seriously injured after being hit by train in Norfolk

Posted at 9:32 PM, Jun 14, 2019
and last updated 2019-06-15 14:24:52-04

NORFOLK, Va. – A pedestrian was hit by a train in the area of Barre Street and Galt Street Friday night.

Around 7:45 p.m., police and firefighters responded to a call for a man who had been hit by an oncoming train.

Norfolk Fire-Rescue personnel rushed the man to Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He was initially listed as being in critical condition, but his condition was upgraded to serious but stable Saturday afternoon.

No other injuries were reported.

Norfolk detectives have currently classified this case as an industrial accident and are in the beginning stages of their investigation.

This story will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

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