Man struck, killed by train in Anoka on Friday night

Several agencies are investigating after a man was fatally struck by a train Friday night, according to Anoka County, Minnesota, officials. 

The Anoka Police Department, Ramsey Police Department, Anoka-Champlin Fire Department and the Anoka County Sheriff's Office were called to the area near the 2700 block of Ferry Street in Anoka around 9 p.m. for a report of a man hit by a train. 

Officials say the man was attempting to cross in front of a Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway train when he was hit. The man died at the scene.

Officials say it's still early in the investigation and more information will be released as it becomes available.