KINGS MOUNTAIN, N.C. — A person is dead after they were hit by a train Friday morning in downtown Kings Mountain, according to police.
Officers said the incident happened along Railroad Avenue at Oak Street, just a couple of blocks south of West King Street. Channel 9 arrived at about 5:15 a.m.
There were passengers on the train at the time of the crash, police said. There is no information yet on if anyone else was hurt.
Channel 9 has reached out to Amtrak for more information.
Police are still investigating what caused the crash and what charges, if any, will be filed.
Our crew on scene said the investigation was not blocking any roadways.
This is a developing story. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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