Man found dead after struck by train

TRENTON — A CSX train struck a man at a railroad crossing this morning, Dec. 20.

Officials said the man is dead and the accident took place at the crossing on East State Street near Burke Street in Trenton.

Emergency crews responded at about 9:08 a.m. and called Butler County coroner to the scene.

Officials have not released the man’s name or determined why the man was on the railroad tracks but said he is a tree trimmer for Asplundh Tree Expert Co.

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