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Union Pacific confirms that pedestrian was hit by train Saturday night

The railroad was shut down for a short time while officials investigated the accident.
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Pedestrian hit by train

SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Union Pacific confirmed that a pedestrian was hit by a train late Saturday night.

It happened around 10:30 p.m. at Lombrano Street and North San Marcos just northwest of downtown.

When officers first arrived, they walked along the railroad tracks and didn't locate anyone. They continued to search and found a person in critical condition close to or on the tracks. 

The victim was taken to BAMC in critical condition.

This is a developing story.

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