Person Hit by Train in Huntington
By: Josh McComas - Email
Posted: Mon 3:47 PM, Sep 24, 2012
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- A man has been hit by a train in Huntington.
According to a Cabell County dispatcher, the accident happened on the tracks in the area of 3rd Street West and 8th Avenue.
A Huntington Police Officer tells WSAZ.com that a man was sitting on the tracks drinking, tried to get out of the way -- but didn't move quick enough.
The man was struck on his side. He was transported to a local hospital.
The extent of injuries is unknown, and HPD is not releasing his name at this point in time.
We have a crew on the scene.
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