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Person dead after reportedly being hit by a train in Silver Bow County

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A person died after reportedly being hit by a train in Melrose on Friday, October 25, 2024.

The person was reportedly hit near the railroad's intersection with Trapper Creek Road sometime before 10 a.m.

Person dead after reportedly being hit by a train in Silver Bow County

MTN reporter Meagan Thompson is at the scene and says that responding agencies include Butte-Silver Bow Police, Montana Highway Patrol, Beaverhead County Sheriff's Office, and Madison County Sheriff's Office.

Melrose is about 35 miles south of Butte, and 30 miles north of Dillon.

The identity of the person has not yet been released.

No other details have been released at this point.

We will update you when we get more information.