ST. LOUIS — A train struck and killed a man just north of downtown St. Louis early this morning. The incident occurred shortly after 1:45 a.m..
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police to responded to north 1st street and Cass Avenue. Authorities are advising the public to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
The identity of the man and the circumstances leading up to the incident are currently unknown. FOX 2 will provide updates on this ongoing investigation as more information becomes available.