Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Hit By Train In East Nashville

A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a train near McGavock Pike and Bronte Avenue.

NASHVILLE, TN — A train struck a pedestrian in East Nashville Wednesday afternoon, sending the rail-walker to the hospital.

The pedestrian was walking along the tracks at McGavock Pike and Bronte Avenue around 3:30 Wednesday afternoon and was hit by a passing train.

Metro Police confirmed one person was injured and hospitalized, but the person's condition is unknown.

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An investigation is ongoing.

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