(FEB. 16) UPDATE: The victim has been identified as Daniel L. George, of Maryville.


MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A person is dead after being struck by a train in Blount County on Monday, according to Blount County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Marian O’Briant.

The collision involving a train happened along South Old Glory Road near Keith Road around 3:40 p.m.

Law enforcement has been on the scene of the crash. The person has not been identified.

Editors note: The time and exact area of the collision have been updated