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Man struck and killed by train between Prince Rupert and Terrace

No foul play is suspected by RCMP, as investigation is turned over to B.C. Coroners Service
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Prince Rupert RCMP confirmed that a 51-year-old male has been killed after being struck by a train on tracks near Mowitch Point, Port Edward in the early hours of Saturday, April 29.

RCMP received the call at 3:47 a.m. Saturday morning.

“No foul play is suspected,” said Seargant Dave Uppal of the Prince Rupert RCMP. “Police attended and the investigation revealed that the 51-year-old male had been struck and killed by a train … The investigation has been turned over to the BC Coroners’ Service.”

The area is approximately five kilometres west of Tyee and not accessible by road, added Uppal.