Man Hit, Killed On Caltrain Tracks, Agency Reports

SUNNYVALE, CA – A man was fatally struck by a train in Sunnyvale on Friday morning, according to Caltrain officials. The person, who has not been identified, was hit around 8:21 a.m. by a southbound train, no. 218.

"At approximately 8:21 a.m., SB #218 fatally struck an adult male at the Sunnyvale Caltrain Station," Caltrain officials said in an email. "Emergency personnel are on-scene."

The station was expected to remain closed until noon – at the earliest, according to the transportation agency. As trains would not be stopping at Sunnyvale, VTA was providing mutual aid.

"Passengers should expect delays of up to an hour," Caltrain officials said.

Approximately 60 passengers were aboard the train at the time of the deadly incident. This is Caltrain's fourth fatality of the year, according to the agency.

#Lawrence: no bus bridge here. But @VTA accepting #Caltrain fare. pic.twitter.com/eDTMcojk06
— Caltrain (@Caltrain) June 23, 2017

Update: No Bus Bridge for Sunnyvale station. @VTA providing mutual aid. #Caltrain
— Caltrain (@Caltrain) June 23, 2017

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