A man hit by a train in Oceano on Friday had to have his arm amputated.

At about 5:15 p.m., an Amtrak train hit the man who was walking along the tracks. Officials with Union Pacific said the man was not near a railroad crossing when the accident occurred.

Emergency personnel transported the man to Arroyo Grande Community Hospital for treatment.

Investigators with Union Pacific are looking into the incident.

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