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Train hits, kills woman on tracks

CHATTANOOGA (AP) ‘ Police in Chattanooga released the name of a woman who was struck by a train and killed as she walked on railroad tracks.

Police spokeswoman Lt. Kim Noorbergen said the victim was Sharon Goins, who was 49.

Investigators said the conductor of the CSX train saw Goins walking between the rails Monday afternoon and sounded the engine horn, but the victim made no apparent effort to get off the tracks.

Police are still investigating the incident.

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