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Witnesses Said Man Fatally Struck by Shipping Container at Port Everglades

Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies reported to the 2000 block of Southeast 42nd Street just after 8:30 p.m. after reports of an unresponsive man

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Authorities are investigating after witnesses said a man was fatally struck by a shipping container at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale Thursday night

Broward Sheriff's Office officials said deputies responded to the 2000 block of Southeast 42nd Street just after 8:30 p.m. after reports of an unresponsive man.

Deputies made contact with the victim, who witnesses said was struck by a shipping container.

The man, who was not identified, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigators have not released additional details about the incident but said it remains under investigation.

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