One person was killed after being hit by a train in Chilliwack. (Shane MacKichan photo)

One person was killed after being hit by a train in Chilliwack. (Shane MacKichan photo)

One dead, one injured after being struck by train in Chilliwack

Police are continuing to investigate

  • May. 27, 2018 12:00 a.m.

Police in Chilliwack, B.C., say one person is dead and another was taken to hospital after being struck by a train on Saturday evening.

RCMP say the incident happened at about 5:30 p.m.

They say one person was found dead at the scene and another was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Police say they cordoned off the area surrounding the rail crossing.

They say investigators are in the process of gathering evidence.

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