Man fatally struck by Metro train at Hollywood station

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (CNS) -- A man was fatally struck by a Metro Red Line train Sunday night in Hollywood.

The victim became trapped under the train, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey.
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The crash happened at the station at 6250 Hollywood Blvd. around 8:15 p.m., according to Humphrey.

Firefighters located the trapped man and discovered he was dead, Humphrey said.

The man's name will be withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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Firefighters were in the process of removing the body, Humphrey said.

It was unclear whether the man fell or jumped in front of the train.