A tragic incident unfolded in Delray Beach as woman was hit and killed by a Tri-Rail train this morning. The fatal event occurred around 8:00 a.m. near the intersection of Congress Avenue and Southwest 10th Street, as reported by CBS12. The Delray Beach Police Department confirmed the accident and announced the closure of eastbound Southwest 10th Street in the vicinity of the crash.
Alluding to the disruptions caused following the collision, Tri-Rail officials indicated that 110 passengers were on board the southbound train at the time of the incident. They have been stranded by the blocked tracks, with Tri-Rail organizing buses to ferry passengers between Boca Raton and Delray Beach stations, according to WPBF. Authorities recommend drivers avoid the area due to the blocked street and use Linton Boulevard or Atlantic Avenue as alternatives.
This occurrence has prompted an extensive investigation by the Delray Beach Police Department, who are working to establish the events leading up to the accident. Additional details concerning the circumstances of the tragedy remain limited, but authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation continues.
Tri-Rail operations halted and the police guiding the traffic away from the crash scene. Delray Beach police advised motorists through their notification that the eastbound lanes of Southwest 10th Street were closed, which was conveyed at 8:44 a.m.
