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Train hits, kills person on tracks in Berkeley

A train hit and killed a pedestrian on the tracks in Berkeley on Monday morning, authorities said.

The incident happened just north of Hearst Avenue between Second and Fourth streets and involved a Union Pacific freight train, which was stopped just south of Camelia Street. 

Berkeley police and fire units closed that portion of Hearst Avenue following the collision.  

This is a breaking news update. More information to be added as available. 

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