Early this morning, a serious incident occurred at Garnett Station in downtown Atlanta when a person was struck by a northbound MARTA train. According to FOX 5, the event took place around 5 a.m. and resulted in a temporary shutdown of the station to allow for an investigation and emergency response.
Details on the condition of the individual are not yet clear, however, MARTA officials have confirmed that the collision did occur. Rail services were disrupted as power to the station was cut, enabling MARTA police to conduct their inquiry into the circumstances of the incident, MARTA officials also noted that there were delays on the red, and gold lines following the accident.
As a result of the collision and the subsequent power down, commuters faced certain disruptions. MARTA provided bus transportation between Oakland City and Five Points to aid stranded passengers, as reported by WSB-TV. This bus bridge was discontinued after power was restored and normal train operations gradually resumed.
Updates on the ongoing situation and restoration of full services are being posted to MARTA's X account (formerly known as Twitter) to keep the public informed. Authorities have yet, to release further details about how the crash happened, or when exactly normal operations will be fully reinstated.
