FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) - A pedestrian was killed after being hit by a Tri-Rail train in Fort Lauderdale Monday afternoon.

The southbound train struck the person, who may have been on a bike on Northwest 19th Street and 21st Avenue, between the Cypress Creek and Fort Lauderdale stations.

The victim’s body was removed by police.

Rail service between the stations has beenwas shut down as police investigates the scene. Tri-Rail officials said they used buses to transport passengers between the two stations while rail service was suspended in the area.

For updates on service, visit Tri-Rail’s website.

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