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Man dead after being hit by train in Phoenix

The man was reportedly struck around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday. Police are still investigating what happened.
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PHOENIX — A man is dead after he was struck by a train early Thursday morning, Phoenix police said.

The crash happened around 1:30 a.m. near 24th and Jefferson streets just northwest of Sky Harbor Airport, according to police reports.

When officers arrived, they found the man with serious injuries. First responders later pronounced him dead on the scene.

Detectives spoke with the train conductor and are working to learn more about what led up to the crash.

The man's identity hasn't been released at this time, and officials expect to have more information later in the day.

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