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Man hit by train on railroad tracks in Westland

Posted at 4:02 PM, Mar 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-18 18:44:43-04

Police say a 19-year-old man was hit by a train in Westland at Michigan Avenue and Merriman Road.

He was transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Three men were reportedly walking near railroad tracks; one of them was not paying attention and sustained minor injuries.

Police do not believe alcohol or drugs played a factor in the accident.