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.
Due to a trespasser on northbound trackway at Garnett, power de-energized from Garnett to Five Points. Delay occurring on N/S line. We apologize for any inconvenience.
— MARTA Service (@MARTAservice) August 7, 2023
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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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