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Pedestrian dead after being hit by a morning train in Chilliwack

A Chilliwack woman, 43, struck by a train, and 'tragically' pronounced deceased, say Chilliwack RCMP
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A fatal train incident involved a pedestrian strike near the Aitken Road crossing. (file photo)

An incident turned tragic in Chilliwack early Sunday (July 13) morning as a train-related fatality was reported involving a Chilliwack woman.

"Chilliwack RCMP responded to a report of a pedestrian being struck by a train near Aitken Road," said police officials about the incident Sunday (July 13) at 6:30 a.m.

"Tragically, a 43-year-old Chilliwack woman was pronounced deceased at the scene."

No further details will be released, said Chilliwack RCMP.

There have been several fatalities resulting from train strikes in recent years.



Jennifer Feinberg

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