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Man in critical condition after being found under a train in Hamilton

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A man is in hospital after being hit by a freight train in Hamilton.

Firefighters and paramedics were called to the train tracks between Wentworth Street and Victoria Avenue just before 3 a.m. Wednesday where the man was found pinned under the train.

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He’s in critical condition at Hamilton General Hospital.

Hamilton police say the 44-car westbound train will be held up for some time and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

A collision reconstruction team has been sent to the scene for the investigation.

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