Intruder in Buckhead hit and killed by train

ATLANTA – Norfolk Southern officials say one person died in Buckhead Saturday night after being struck and killed by a train.

A railroad official said the person killed trespassed on the tracks in the area of ​​East Paces Ferry Road NE and Roxboro Road NE.

A Norfolk Southern spokesperson issued the following statement:

“Regardless of the circumstances, any loss of life is a tragedy – our thoughts are with that person’s family during this difficult time. We would be remiss if we did not say that train tracks are simply not a public place. Train tracks can be uniquely dangerous places that always require extra caution to ensure everyone’s safety.”

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