Person Struck, Killed By Train In Northern New York

PAMELIA, N.Y. (AP) — Authorities are investigating the death of a person who was struck by a train in northern New York over the weekend.

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says the person was hit around 2:45 a.m. Saturday on tracks on the Route 37 railroad overpass in the town of Pamelia (puh-MEEL'-yuh), 70 miles north of Syracuse.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police haven't released the victim's name because deputies were still trying to notify the person's family.

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