An investigation is under way after a 52 year old man died yesterday after being struck by a train south of Portage la Prairie.

The mishap occurred around 1 o'clock in the afternoon at the uncontrolled CN crossing just off Highway 331.

The victim was on foot at the time.
He's been tentatively identified, but the name is being withheld until next of kin are notified.

An autopsy has been scheduled.

No further information is available.