Crime & Safety
Man Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train In Darien: Update
The incident occurred Thursday night, according to officials.
DARIEN, CT — A 50-year-old man was killed Thursday night when he was struck by a northbound Metro-North train near the Norton Heights train station, according to Metropolitan Transportation Authority officials.
Details of the incident, which occurred at about 7:45 p.m., were not immediately available. The victim's identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
Trains along the New Haven and Danbury lines were delayed Thursday night as authorities investigated.
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The incident involved the 6:49 p.m. train out of Grand Central Terminal, writes the Stamford Advocate.
New Haven Line service is delayed due to a person being struck by a train in the vicinity of Darien. As more info becomes available we will notify you asap.
— Metro-North Railroad (@MetroNorth) December 14, 2018
New Haven Line delays of up to 50 mins. due to due a person being struck by a train in the vicinity of Darien.
— Metro-North Railroad (@MetroNorth) December 14, 2018
Danbury Branch delays of 55-60 mins due to a person being struck by a train in the vicinity of Darien.
— Metro-North Railroad (@MetroNorth) December 14, 2018
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