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Man struck by train identified

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Washington police have identified the pedestrian struck by a train Wednesday afternoon.

Bruce Gaito, 47, of Washington, was hit on the tracks behind Chestnut Veterinary Clinic off West Chestnut Street about 2:30 p.m. Wednesday. Police said he was conscious when first responders arrived, but his condition was serious as medics prepared him for transport.

Gaito was flown by medical helicopter from the parking lot of Shop ‘n Save to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh. A relative told police that Gaito is in a medically induced coma. 

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