Train hits, kills person on tracks in Berkeley

A train hit and killed a pedestrian on the tracks in Berkeley on Monday morning, authorities said.

The incident happened just north of Hearst Avenue between Second and Fourth streets and involved a Union Pacific freight train, which was stopped just south of Camelia Street.

A spokesperson for Union Pacific characterized the person who was hit as a trespasser and said the collision happened at about 11:45 a.m…

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