17-year-old girl dies after being hit by train near Memorial Park, Houston police say

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A teenage girl died after being hit by a train Tuesday evening in northwest Houston, according to police.

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The Houston Police Department said at about 3:20 p.m. a caller heard a girl wailing at 7575 N. Picnic Lane.

Upon arrival, the 17-year-old victim was found by first responders on the railroad tracks near Memorial Park.

The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police.