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Elderly man struck by train in White Rock recovering in hospital

An elderly man is recovering in hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a train in White Rock Saturday night.

The man, who police describe as being between 70 to 75 years old, was conscious and able to speak to crews on scene.

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Police believe he may suffer from dementia and is a patient at a local care facility. The care home reported  him missing around 9 p.m., about an hour after he was hit by the train.

His name and the name of his care home have not been released.

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