Just before 4:00 p.m. this afternoon a man was struck by a south bound train on Mason Street near Mulberry. A witness claims that he saw the man walking toward the train with out any shoes on and proceeded to crawl under the train as it passed and was struck by a box car. Fort Collins Police suspect suicide and are continuing their investigation.

According to Fort Collins Police, Mason Street between Magnolia and Mulberry Streets is expected to be closed for several hours this evening as police continue investigating the accident. Motorists are encouraged to use alternative routes.

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