Deputies, fire personell and rail officals have searched the area throughly and cannot locate any evidence that a crash occurred. The train has proceeded to its destination and all emergency personell have cleared the scene. Deputies are asking anyone with information to please call 503 588 5032.
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Marion County deputies and railroad officials are scouring the area of 3rd and Union Streets in Jefferson. Tonight at around 9:00 p.m. a freight train traveling in the area reported a person in a gray hooded sweatshirt sitting on the tracks as the train passed through.
It is currently unknown if the person was struck or moved off of the tracks prior to being struck. The train is stopped in the area now and a search effort is underway. Deputies are asking anyone who may have been in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to please call 503 588 5032.
There are no images available at this time and this story will be updated as information becomes availble.