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A Ride-Share Driver Died After Stuck On Tracks, Hit By Train: Report

A ride-share driver in Duluth was hit by a train after the person's SUV got stuck on the tracks, according to a report.

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A ride-share driver was hit and killed by a train Thursday morning after getting stuck on the train tracks, according to a report.
A ride-share driver was hit and killed by a train Thursday morning after getting stuck on the train tracks, according to a report. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA — A ride-share driver died after getting hit by a train Thursday in Gwinnett County, reported WSB-TV.

Duluth police told the news station they received calls around 5 a.m. about an SUV that was hit by a train near South Main Street. The SUV was found flipped over and the driver pronounced dead, reported WSB.

Witnesses told the news station a passenger got out after the SUV got stuck, but the driver stayed and tried to get the vehicle off the tracks.

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