Person hit and killed by CPKC train near Yale Street in the Heights area, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- An investigation is underway after authorities say one person was hit and killed by a train in the Heights area on Monday evening.

The Houston Police Department said the incident happened on Yale Street and Koehler Street at about 5:43 p.m.

Police say one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators told Eyewitness News that the train involved is a Canadian Pacific Kansas City.

Authorities urge drivers to avoid the area and to take alternate routes.

Eyewitness News is gathering facts on this breaking news story.

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