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One killed in train accident in Westmoreland County

October 26, 2022 / 4:39 AM EDT / CBS Pittsburgh

One killed in train accident in Wesmoreland County

EAST HUNTINGDON TOWNSHIP (KDKA) - One person is dead in a train accident in Westmoreland County.

The accident occurred near the intersection of Huffman Lane and Johnny Love Road in East Huntingdon Township.

The victim was identified as 29-year-old William Taylor.

According to the coroner, Taylor was laying on the tracks when a train approached. While the train deployed its emergency braking system and sounded the horn, Taylor did not move and was ultimately hit and killed.

An investigation into the accident is underway.

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