HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An investigation is underway after police said a man was hit and killed by a train in Houston’s south side on Monday afternoon.
According to the Houston Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Holmes Road near Highway 288 at about 1 p.m. after the male pedestrian was hit by the train.
In an update at about 2:15 p.m., HPD told ABC13 that the man had died from his injuries.
SkyEye13 flew over the scene on Monday afternoon, capturing images of crews responding to the aftermath of the deadly crash.
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