DANIA BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) - An investigation is underway after a train struck a pedestrian in Dania Beach.
Officials said the incident happened just before 8 a.m. Wednesday on the tracks along Stirling Road and Anglers Avenue.
The southbound Tri-Rail train P607, which had 185 passengers, fatally struck a trespasser on the tracks.
Travelers were placed on a bus bridge between the Sheridan Street and Griffin Road stations as the track was closed while police investigated.
At 9:16 a.m., one track was cleared for trains to travel at 10 mph.
The Hollywood Police Department is in charge of the scene.
Tri-Rail services are experiencing up to 50-minute delays until further notice.
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.
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