Updated on January 23, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.
A Union Pacific train struck a man west of South Houghton Road and Old Vail Road around 8 p.m.
The man was pronounced dead on scene.
According to Union Pacific, the employees on board the train were not injured.
The incident is under investigation.
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The Tucson Police Department is on the scene after a man got run over by a train.
It occurred near South Houghton Road north of I-10 on Thursday evening.
Stay with KGUN9 for further updates.
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