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Waynesboro: Woman struck by train, airlifted to UVA with serious injuries

Chris Graham
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A 36-year-old Waynesboro woman was struck by a train while walking on railroad tracks in the 200 block of North Commerce Avenue on Thursday.

The name of the woman injured in the 6 p.m. accident is not being released at this time.

According to Waynesboro Police, she was airlifted to UVA hospital for medical treatment, and was in serious but stable condition at the time of this release.

Chris Graham

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