Crime & Safety

Person Struck By Caltrain Near Menlo Park Station Friday

Southbound Caltrain 142 is currently stopped at the station.

Cal Train on Peninsula
Cal Train on Peninsula (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

MENLO PARK, CA — A person hit Friday by Caltrain on tracks near the Menlo Park Station was taken to a hospital by emergency crews, according to Caltrain.

The person was hit just before noon by southbound train #142 on tracks at the Oak Grove Avenue crossing, Caltrain said on social media.

There were 15 passengers on the train at the time, but no other injuries were reported.

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All trains in the area were temporarily stopped but shortly before 1 p.m. both northbound and southbound tracks were cleared to move.

Passengers for train #142 at the Menlo Park Station will be accommodated by train #146, Caltrain said.

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Bay City News contributed to this report

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