Chatham-Kent, Ont., police are investigating a fatal train collision that occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
Shortly after 3 p.m., officers received a report of a collision involving a CP Cargo train and a pedestrian along the CP Railway on Princess Street North near Colborne Street.
The pedestrian, an adult female from Chatham, was pronounced dead on the scene.
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The identity of the victim has not been released.
“Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service offer their deepest condolences to the family and friends of the female party,” states the police media release.
The investigation is ongoing.
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