AVENTURA, FLA. (WSVN) - - A bicyclist was struck by a Brightline train between Aventura and Hallandale Beach.

The incident happened near Southeast Ninth Street and First Avenue, just before 9 a.m. on Thursday.

Police arrived at the scene, blocking the tracks with crime scene tape.

7Skyforce hovered above the scene as authorities canvased the area, focusing on the victim’s mangled bicycle and their backpack.

Not too far away, a Brightline train was seen stopped on the tracks.

The victim was transported to a nearby hospital.

As of late Thursday afternoon, the person’s condition and their identity remain unknown.

7News has reached out to Brightline and authorities for more information.

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