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Woman killed by train in Granite City

Police in Granite City say a woman who was walking on the tracks has been struck and killed by a train.

The Granite City Assistant Police Chief, Maj. Jeff Connor, said the woman was struck and killed by the train some time after 1 p.m. Friday.

Connor said there was no indication of foul play.

The assistant chief said officers had tentatively identified the woman, but were not releasing her name.

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