Pedestrian dies after hit by train
The Woodstock Police Service has confirmed a pedestrian is dead after being hit by a train on Friday.
Around 11:30 a.m., emergency services responded to the serious incident on Wilson Street, just south of Hounsfield Street.
Wilson Street remains closed and officers ask the public to avoid the area as they conduct their investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could be helpful to the investigation is asked to contact the Woodstock police at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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