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Woman struck, injured by train in downtown Knoxville

The name of the woman was not released. It happened about 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A woman was struck and injured by a train Tuesday afternoon in downtown Knoxville, according to the Knoxville Police Department.

Police were alerted shortly after 3 p.m. of the incident near Blackstock Avenue and McGhee Street.

Police classify her as a pedestrian.

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Location where pedestrian was struck by train in downtown Knoxville

She was taken to University of Tennessee Medical Center with what authorities said were injuries that were not life-threatening.

"Norfolk Southern Police will lead the investigation," according to KPD spokesman Scott Erland.

WBIR will report more details as they become available.

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