Essex County OPP say a pedestrian has died after getting struck by a train in Lakeshore.
On Wednesday at 6 a.m., the Lakeshore Detachment received a report of a collision near Old Tecumseh Road in the community of Puce.
Members of Lakeshore Fire Rescue, OPP and Essex-Windsor EMS attended the Via Rail tracks between Old Tecumseh Road and Puce Road.
Police say investigation determined that a pedestrian was struck by a train and pronounced deceased at the scene.
There was a police presence in the area, but no roads were closed for the investigation.
Lakeshore OPP, Vial Rail Police and the Office of the Chief Coroner continue to investigate.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lakeshore OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
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