DeBary man hospitalized after being hit by train, troopers say

Incident reported in Orange City

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DEBARY, Fla. – A DeBary man was injured when he was hit by a train while standing near the tracks on Friday afternoon in Orange City, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The incident happened in the area of Magnolia Avenue and Blue Springs Avenue, troopers said.

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According to a preliminary statement, the 19-year-old man was standing near the tracks when a southbound train collided with the man on the right side.

The man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, the statement reads.

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FHP is reportedly still investigating.

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