Crime & Safety
Man In Wheelchair Injured At Berkeley BART Station
The victim was recovered from the tracks.
BERKELEY, CA — A person in a wheelchair was struck by a BART train Monday afternoon in Berkeley, a spokesperson for the agency said.
Shortly before 4 p.m., BART sent out an advisory about a major medical emergency on the Richmond line at the North Berkeley station. At approximately 3:30 p.m., a person in a wheelchair entered the trackway as a Richmond train was approaching.
Berkeley Fire rescue crews responded and removed the person, who was still alive, according to BART.
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BART Police are investigating the collision but do not believe that foul play was involved.
As of 4:45 p.m., full service returned to the North Berkeley BART Station.
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The current condition of the person is not known.
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