Crime & Safety
Person Stuck By Train Near Norfolk Station
A train on the Franklin Line has been stopped at the Norfolk station after striking a person, transit police confirmed.
NORFOLK, MA — A person was fatally struck by a train near the Norfolk station Friday morning.
At about 10:25 a.m., police responded to a person hit by a train near the train station. The victim, a 21-year-old woman, was pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the incident.
Foul play is not suspected, transit police said.
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Franklin Ln: Due to police activity on the right of way Franklin Ln trains are expected to experience delays.^TC
— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) November 3, 2017
Transit police has confirmed that the case is under investigation. Commuters should expect substantial delays.
Due to the investigations, commuters should be aware of the following:
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- The 1:35 p.m. train from Forge Park and 12:20 p.m. from South Station will have shuttle service between Forge Park and Walpole.
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