Man killed by train in Puyallup, Washington after wheelchair got stuck

• A man was killed after his electric wheelchair became stuck on railroad tracks and was hit by a freight train in Puyallup, Washington.
• The incident occurred around 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday.
• Puyallup police and Central Pierce Fire and Rescue responded to the scene.
• Two people attempted to help the man off the tracks but were unsuccessful.
• The train was operated by BNSF.