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A man has died after being struck by an LRT train near 82 Street and 112 Avenue, police said late Wednesday night.

The incident has been deemed non-criminal in nature, police spokesman Scott Pattison said in a news release just after 11 p.m.

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The man was initially rushed to hospital but he later succumbed to his injuries, police said.

The major collision investigation section was on scene and 82 Street was initially closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic between 112 and 114 Avenue. LRT service was also temporarily suspended between Churchill and Coliseum stations.

The closure started at 7 p.m. and a contingency bus service was implemented to move stranded passengers, a city spokesman said.