Trespasser killed by MARTA train near Candler Park Station, officials say
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ATLANTA - A person has been rushed to the hospital after they were hit by a MARTA train on Thursday morning.
MARTA officials confirmed with FOX 5 that the crash happened just after 9 a.m. near Candler Park Station.
According to MARTA, the person was trespassing on the tracks when they were struck by a train heading westbound.
Medics rushed the person to the hospital.
Crews have shut down the rail power at the station so that MARTA police can investigate the crash.
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Bus transportation was provided from Candler Park to Avondale until the scene could be cleared.
FOX 5 Atlanta later learned that the person who was struck died from their injuries. Officials believe that the person intentionally killed themselves.