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Update:
NEW: A person was struck and killed by a train passing through Redwood City, Caltrain officials say. https://t.co/zEHA8wT0NR
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) August 8, 2023
At approximately 12:31 116 reported allegedly striking an individual at Redwood City near Whipple Ave. Delays can be expected.
— Caltrain Alerts (@CaltrainAlerts) August 8, 2023
Updates to follow.
A train accident near the railroad tracks on Whipple Ave in Redwood City has the San Mateo County Transit Police working tirelessly to get to the root of the incident according to a recent advisory. With traffic in the area coming to a standstill and no known timeframe for when the situation will be resolved, commuters are encouraged to avoid the area altogether and find alternative routes home or to work.
Details surrounding this unusual incident are scarce at the moment, with investigations yet to reveal what exactly transpired.
Police activity in area of Whipple ave at Railroad tracks. Avoid area. https://t.co/KOYGH1pINB
— Redwood City Police (@RedwoodCityPD) August 8, 2023
The San Mateo County Transit Police urge anyone with questions or concerns regarding the train accident to contact them directly at 650-363-4911. We will continue to update as more infromation comes in.
