Woman dies after being struck by train in West Allis

WEST ALLIS, Wis. (CBS 58) -- A 54-year-old woman died after being struck by a train near 59th and Mobile in West Allis. 

It happened Thursday night just after 9 p.m. 

According to West Allis police, officers responded to the area and discovered the woman on the tracks was struck by a freight train. 

The 54-year-old West Allis woman was pronounced dead at the scene. 

West Allis police are investigating in conjunction with the Union Pacific Railroad police. 

Officials say based upon the preliminary investigation, no criminal activity is suspected. 

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