Woodburn High School student struck and killed by train

A 17-year-old Woodburn High School student was struck and killed by a train Friday morning, according to Woodburn Police.

Police said the incident happened just before 8 a.m. The student was walking northbound on the railroad tracks along the Front Street overpass when a train struck the student from behind, according to police.

The 17-year-old junior was pronounced dead at the scene.

All intersections between the overpass and Young Street were closed from 8 to 11 a.m.

Police have not yet identified the victim.

This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Woodburn High School student struck and killed by train