2 people hit by train in Winston-Salem, 1 killed

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -- One person is dead and another is hurt after being hit by a train in Winston-Salem.

Police said four adults and a child were standing on the Trestle Bridge at Salem Lake when a train started coming.

Two of the adults and the child were able to get off the bridge in time.

Police said 51-year-old Karen Harlow was killed.

Officials said it can take a loaded train up to a mile to stop.

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