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A woman died after being struck by an Amtrak train Friday night in West Raleigh, Raleigh police said.
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Officers responded around 8:47 p.m. to the area of Powell Drive near Hillsborough Street following a report that a person had been struck by a train, the Raleigh Police Department told The News & Observer.
Officers and detectives are working with Amtrak to determine the circumstances surrounding the death. An investigation is underway, police said. No charges have been filed in connection with the incident, according to police.
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The intersection of Beryl Road and Powell Drive is directly adjacent to the railroad tracks, just south of Hillsborough Street. The area is near the State Fairgrounds and Carter-Finley Stadium, where NC State football was playing Richmond on Friday night. The game began shortly after 7 p.m.
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The News & Observer has reached out to Amtrak for additional information.