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MTA: Man fatally struck by train was lying on the tracks

MTA officials have released new information on the fatal train accident that happened Saturday night in Fairfield. Investigators have identified the victim as 51-year-old Michael Lang of New Milford.

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MTA: Man fatally struck by train was lying on the tracks

MTA officials have released new information on the fatal train accident that happened Saturday night in Fairfield. Investigators have identified the victim as 51-year-old Michael Lang of New Milford.

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