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Woman from Saskatoon dead after being struck by train in Manitoba

RCMP Oakbank detachment.
RCMP Oakbank detachment. RCMP

One person is dead after being struck by a train in the RM of Springfield, Man.

Oakbank RCMP responded to the incident on Aug. 9 at approximately 12:25 p.m. They say a 40-year-old female pedestrian from Saskatoon was hit by a train at a crossing on Day Street, near Risque Avenue.

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The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

RCMP officers, along with CP police, continue to investigate.

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