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MELROSE, MT – Authorities are conducting an investigation following a tragic incident on the south end of Melrose in Silver Bow County, where a male adult was struck and killed by a northbound Union Pacific train.
Preliminary findings indicate that the 58-year-old man was standing on the railroad track as the train approached. Despite the train crew sounding an audible alarm and applying the brakes, they were unable to stop in time. Eyewitness reports suggest that the man was aware of the approaching train but did not move from his position on the tracks.
The identity of the deceased male, a resident of Melrose, is being withheld pending notification of his family. Local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
MELROSE, MT – A pedestrian was tragically struck and killed by a train on Friday morning, October 25, 2024. The incident occurred near the train's intersection with Trapper Creek Road at approximately 10 a.m.
Details surrounding the circumstances of the accident remain limited as authorities continue their investigation. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene, but unfortunately, the pedestrian did not survive the incident.
No further information has been released at this time. We will provide updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. Local authorities urge residents to exercise caution around railroad crossings and remain vigilant for their safety.
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