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SE Iowa man struck and killed by freight train

Associated Press - August 26, 2009 10:54 AM ET

KEOKUK, Iowa (AP) - A southeast Iowa man has died after being struck by a train.

Authorities say 66-year-old William Mudd was hit by a Burlington Northern Santa Fe freight train on Tuesday afternoon. Mudd, of Hamilton, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Mudd's body was discovered near the Keokuk Yacht Club.

Information from: KOKX-AM

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