Cobourg Police are conducting an active investigation in the area of the rail crossing at Burnham Street and Westwood Drive in Cobourg after a person was found deceased.

Police responded to a report of a person struck by a train in the area of the Burnham Street and Westwood Drive rail crossing at around 2 p.m. on Friday.

Emergency services, including police, fire, and ambulance, attended and one person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police remain on scene investigating the circumstances of death with the Chief Coroner’s Office.

The rail crossing will remain closed until further notice.

Residents are asked to avoid the area.

Police say an update will be provided when the scene is cleared.

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