Pedestrian sustains life-threatening injuries after being struck by train

PLEASANT PRAIRIE -- A pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries after being struck by an Amtrak train near the intersection of Highways 50 and 31 in Pleasant Prairie Friday morning.

Officials say the accident occurred around 7:30 a.m.

The victim was transported via Flight for Life to Froedtert Hospital. Officials say the victim sustained life-threatening injuries, however, he was described as alert, conscious and breathing.

No further details have been released at this time.

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