San Jose, CA. – A pedestrian was struck and injured by a train in San Jose on Thursday evening, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
The incident took place on Curtner Avenue and Highway 87.
A pedestrian was reportedly hit by a train in the area under unclear circumstances.
The pedestrian, whose identity was not immediately released, was transported to a hospital with unspecified injuries.
No further details were released. An investigation into the collision is ongoing.
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