Trespasser killed by MARTA train near Candler Park Station, officials say
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.
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.