Person struck and killed by freight train in Sun Valley area

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A freight train struck and killed a pedestrian Friday in the Sun Valley area.

Firefighters sent to the 8100 block of North Sunland Boulevard about 10:25 a.m. pronounced the victim dead at the scene, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

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Information was not immediately available on the person's identity.

The railroad tracks were closed in the area while an investigation was conducted, according to Metrolink.

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