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Person Struck, Killed By Freight Train In Md.

GAITHERSBURG, Md. (AP) -- Montgomery County Police say an individual was struck and killed by a freight train in Gaithersburg.

Police say the unidentified person was struck about 1:20 p.m. Monday near Chestnut Street by the CSX train, which was heading toward Frederick. Police say CSX service was suspended in the area while the accident is investigated and intersections between South Summit Street and Chestnut Street are closed.

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