05/26/2008

Associated Press

Authorities say a 10-year-old boy with autism has died after he wandered away from home and was struck by a train.

Graham police tell WFMY-TV that officers were looking for the boy Saturday night when he was struck.

Authorities say the boy was severely autistic.

Investigators have not released the boy's name.

Police say they are still investigating.

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Information from: WFMY-TV, http://www.wfmynews2.com/