Pedestrian struck by train off Independence Avenue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — KCFD says a pedestrian was struck by a train off Independence Avenue early Tuesday morning.

Emergency crews were called to the 6000 block of Independence Avenue shortly before 6:30 a.m.

It took emergency workers several minutes to locate the pedestrian.

An investigation is underway.

We have a crew enroute and will bring you more information a soon as it becomes available.