A man was killed today after being struck by a freight train in East Oakland, marking the second deadly rail collision in the area in less than 24 hours. The crash happened in the pre-dawn hours, and emergency crews pronounced the victim dead at the scene. Investigators said they are still working to learn why the man was on the tracks.
Freight Train Collision at 60th and San Leandro
According to The Mercury News, the collision occurred at about 2:54 AM at 60th Avenue and San Leandro Street. An eastbound Union Pacific freight train struck a man who was reportedly sitting on the rails. The train stayed at the location while officials examined the scene, and no one aboard the freight train was injured, the outlet reported.
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