One man is dead after attempting to save his dog near train tracks in Fort Worth, police say.
According to Fort Worth police, officers were called to an accident involving a person and a train near Kelton Street and Avington Way in south Fort Worth at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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WATCH HEREPolice said officers discovered a man was hit by a train while trying to catch his dog, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The dog's status is unknown. Officials did not release the victim's identity.
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