Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A 16-year-old Springfield girl died Wednesday night after being struck by a train near the 3100 block of Carman Avenue.

Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon confirmed the teen was pronounced dead at the scene at 10:45 p.m.

An autopsy was conducted Thursday, and preliminary results indicate she died as a result of multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the incident. The teen’s identity is being withheld at this time pending notification of next of kin. The case remains under investigation.