TAYLORVILLE -- A Kincaid woman is dead following an incident involving a Norfolk Southern train in rural Taylorville, according to multiple sources.

The victim, 48-year-old Crystal Bell of Kincaid, was pronounced dead at the scene within the vicinity of 1610 West Sangamon Road. According to preliminary reports, Bell was struck by a southbound Norfolk Southern train.

Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp said the incident occurred Tuesday morning at approximately 7:45 a.m.

An autopsy with a toxicology report is pending through Christian County Coroner Amy Calvert-Winans.

The case surrounding Bell's death remains under investigation by the Christian County Sheriff's Department and the Norfolk Southern Railroad Police.

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