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Human skull found near train tracks in northwest Atlanta

Train tracks Rails and a track switch are seen at the railroad freight terminal in Kornwestheim near Stuttgart, southern Germany, on August 11, 2021 during a strike of train drivers. - German train drivers went on strike over wages, dealing a blow to summer holidaymakers and adding to logistics and supply problems already plaguing the industry. Only one in four long-distance trains will be in service on August 11 and 12. (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE / AFP) (Photo by THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images) (THOMAS KIENZLE/AFP via Getty Images)

ATLANTA — Atlanta police are investigating after they found human remains in northwest Atlanta.

Officers discovered a skull near the train tracks at North Avenue and Northside Drive around 12:32 a.m. Tuesday.

They called the Fulton County Medical Examiner, who confirmed the skull was human. Police said no other human remains were found in the surrounding area.

The Medical Examiner took possession of the skull to investigate further, but no other information is currently available.

This is a developing story. Stay with 95.5 WSB for updates.

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