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Person killed after being hit by SunRail train near downtown Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — A deadly crash involving a SunRail train that hit a person has a busy roadway shut down near downtown Orlando on Thursday morning.

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Orlando police said the crash happened just before 6 a.m. at the railroad crossing near North Orange and Garland avenues.

Orange Avenue reopened between Garland Avenue and Marks Street around 9 a.m.

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SunRail said Train P301 is delayed for 2 hours has police investigate the crash.

Orlando police said driver can expect traffic delays throughout the morning rush hours.

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Channel 9 has a crew at the scene and is working to gather more details.

Live traffic updates will be provided on Eyewitness News.

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