Teen Killed After Being Hit By MBTA Train In Essex County

ANDOVER, MA -- A male was hit and killed by an MBTA Commuter rail train in Andover. The Eagle-Tribune is reporting the victim is an unidentified Andover teen.

The accident occurred on the Andover Street crossing of the MBTA commuter rail train tracks. According to a statement issued by the MBTA Transit Police, the man was hit by an outbound train while trespassing on MBTA tracks.

Transit Police confirm fatality. Trespasser struck in Andover. #MBTA https://t.co/WasTQ7URil
— MBTA Transit Police (@MBTATransitPD) September 27, 2017

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The man's identity was not released. Foul play is not suspected, the MBTA Transit Police said. The incident was causing delays along the Haverhill line, which runs out of North Station in Boston.

Haverhill Train 223 (7:40p outbound) is 20-30 min behind schedule & stopped at North Wilmington due to police activity on the right of way.
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) September 27, 2017

Several Transit Police units responded along with Andover Fire and EMS, responded to the radio call. Transit Police Detectives and the Essex County District Attorney's Office were continuing to investigate the incident Tuesday night.

Andover Patch is following this breaking news story. It will be updated as more details become available.

Photo of Andover MBTA station by Pi.1415926535 via WikiMedia Commons.

Dave Copeland can be reached at dave.copeland@patch.com or by calling 617-433-7851.