Officials: Trespasser Struck, Killed by Train

A person was struck and killed by a train in Mansfield, Massachusetts, on Thursday.

Transit Police say a male was trespassing on Track 2 when he was struck by an eastbound Amtrak train in the vicinity of Norfolk St.

The victim, later identified as 36-year-old Matthew Cochran of East Providence, was pronounced dead as a result of injuries sustained.

Transit Police detectives and representatives of the Bristol County District Attorney's Office are currently investigating.

Foul play is not suspected.

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