LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is dead after being hit by a train Wednesday afternoon. 

Shepherdsville Police Chief Steve Schmidt confirmed the man died after being struck at a railroad crossing, where he was walking. Highway 44 and Adam Shepherd Parkway are blocked while the investigation continues.

First responders are on the scene.

No further details were released.

This story will be updated when more information becomes available. 

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