Crime & Safety

Fatal Train Strike in Acton Delays Waltham Commuter Trains

Authorities expect to be clear from the scene soon.

Commuter rail trains to and from the Waltham station are experiencing 45-60 delays due to a "police investigation," according to the MBTA website posted at 5:04 p.m.

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. 

Specifically, trains 468 inbound and 467 outbound are delayed.

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

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