Fatal Train Strike in Acton Delays Commuter Trains

Commuter rail trains to and from the Concord stations are experiencing 45-60 delays due to a "police investigation," according to the MBTA Transit Police blog.

According to the MBTA Police, a train on Fitchburg-South Acton line struck and killed a male tresspasser near mile marker 24 at around 3:55 p.m. Transit Police are investigating the incident. The man was described as being about 20-25 years-old and was struck by an inbound train.

Specifically, trains 468 inbound and 467 outbound are delayed.

First responders should be clear form the scene soon, according to an MBTA spokesman. 

Police in Concord confimed the incident occurred in ACton, and police in Acton deferred comment to transit officials.