Update: Person Struck and Killed by a Train Near Bronxville

Updated at 11:53 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015: News 12 is reporting that the person struck by a Metro-North train near Bronxville early Thursday was killed.

The investigation is continuing, and further details - such as the person’s identity - have not yet been released.

They were referred to as a “trespasser” by Metro-North officials, meaning the person was not authorized to be on the tracks. The incident occurred between the Bronxville and Fleetwood stations at about 5:30 a.m.

Original story: A person described as a “trespasser” was struck by a train near Bronxville early Thursday morning, according to Metro-North.

Details of the incident - and the extent of any injuries - were not immediately available. Railroad officials said at 8:30 a.m. that the occurrence was causing delays of up to 20 minutes along the Harlem Line.

The Journal News reported the person was struck while between the Bronxville and Fleetwood stations at about 5:30 a.m.

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