Investigation underway after man's body found on train tracks in southeast Houston, police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Police are investigating after a man's body was found in southeast Houston overnight.

The man was found on some train tracks after Union Pacific called 911 at about 3:45 a.m. on Thursday, according to police.

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Authorities said there were no witnesses at the scene and do not know when or if the person was hit by a train.

The body has not yet been identified, but police are conducting an investigation.

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