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VERNON, Vt. (AP) - An Amtrak official says a person has been struck by a train in southeastern Vermont.
Amtrak spokeswoman Christina Leeds said the Vermonter passenger train was traveling between Washington, D.C., and St. Albans in Vermont when it struck a "trespasser" on the tracks Sunday evening in Vernon.
Leeds said any information about the person would have to come from local officials. The Vernon police had no immediate details. The Brattleboro Reformer reported that a 15-year-old was struck by the train and killed. VERNON, Vt. (AP) - An Amtrak official says a person has been struck by a train in southeastern Vermont.
Amtrak spokeswoman Christina Leeds said the Vermonter passenger train was traveling between Washington, D.C., and St. Albans in Vermont when it struck a "trespasser" on the tracks Sunday evening in Vernon.
Leeds said any information about the person would have to come from local officials. The Vernon police had no immediate details. The Brattleboro Reformer reported that a 15-year-old was struck by the train and killed. The paper said parts of Route 142 near an elementary school were closed.
Leeds said 141 people were on board the train and no injuries were reported.
The paper said parts of Route 142 near an elementary school were closed.
Leeds said 141 people were on board the train and no injuries were reported.