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Crews respond to report of train hitting bicycle in Lakeland

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A train is currently blocking a crossing in the area of U.S. Highway 92 and Fairway Avenue in Lakleand.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said the train’s conductor thought he hit a bicycle, but no bicyclists or bicycles have been found. However, there is some damage to the train’s engine, authorities said.

Further information was not immediately available.

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