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SOMERVILLE, Mass. — Transit police detectives are investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed in Somerville on Friday afternoon.
At approximately 1:00 pm, Transit Police officers assigned to the North District received a radio call to respond in the area of Beacon Street for a report of a person possibly struck by an MBTA commuter rail train.
Multiple units responded along with the Somerville Fire Department and EMS.
A male, whose age is unknown, was struck by an outbound train.
He was pronounced dead as a result of the injuries sustained.
Foul play is not suspected.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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