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Ulster man who lost arm, leg after being hit by train still critical

Originally published: January 7, 2013 6:53 AM
Updated: January 7, 2013 6:58 AM
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The New York State Police headquarters for Troop

Photo credit: Angela Gaul | The New York State Police headquarters for Troop F on Thiells Mount Ivy Road in Pomona. (Feb. 15, 2012)

State Police are trying to determine why a 21-year-old Hudson Valley man was on railroad tracks when he was struck by a freight train, severing his right arm and leg.

Troopers say Nick Ogden of the Town of Ulster was found next to the CSX tracks in his hometown around 7 a.m. Saturday. Police say someone on a passing train reported seeing someone near the tracks.

When troopers arrived,...

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