Person hit, killed by MARTA train, rail service suspended at downtown Atlanta station

ATLANTA — Rail service at a downtown Atlanta MARTA station has been shut down due to an accident on the train tracks.

MARTA officials told Channel 2 Action News at 7:55 a.m. a trespasser was reported on the tracks at the Garnett station.

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MARTA Police confirmed that the individual was hit by a northbound train.

Officials told Channel 2′s Steve Gehlbach that the individual has died

The identity of the victim has not been released.

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During the investigation, officials said power had been de-energized from the Garnett to Five Points.

Officials have not said how long the closure will last.

MARTA is offering riders $8 credit for Lyft and Uber while police continue their investigation.

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