Deadly train crash shuts down several roads west of Philips Highway in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Several streets in Jacksonville are currently closed following a “train accident,” according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said a pedestrian was hit by the train and died at the scene.

All streets to the west of Philips Highway that cross the railroad tracks, from I-95 to Old St. Augustine Road, are closed.

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