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Person struck by Amtrak train in Cranston, RI
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Person struck by Amtrak train in Cranston, RI

Police are investigating after a man was struck by a train in Cranston, R.I., on Saturday, authorities said.

Cranston police said the man was shot near Wellington Boulevard. Details about the victim’s identity or medical condition have not yet been released.

In an alert issued at 4 p.m., Amtrak said trains traveling between Boston and Kingston, RI, were delayed because a person “came into contact with a train west of Providence.”

No other information was immediately released.

This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available.


Nick Stoico can be reached at [email protected].