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Train hits, kills pedestrian in northeast Charlotte

A train hit and killed a pedestrian in northeast Charlotte on Friday night.

The pedestrian was hit at Old Concord Road and McLean Road shortly after 9 p.m., Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police said. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.

Drivers should use an alternate route and avoid the area, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Joe Marusak: 704-358-5067, @jmarusak

This story was originally published September 22, 2017 at 10:02 PM with the headline "Train hits, kills pedestrian in northeast Charlotte."

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