The North Berkeley BART station experienced a temporary closure on June 9, 2025, following a report about a person potentially hit by a train. At 10:32 a.m., BART officials confirmed the station's closing and halted the Richmond line in both directions to investigate the situation. Preliminary details indicated someone may have entered the trackway, resulting in a collision. The individual was quickly removed and hospitalized, though no specifics regarding their identity or condition were available. Riders were urged to find alternative routes during this time of disruption.
At approximately 10:32 a.m. on Monday, BART officials announced the temporary closure of the North Berkeley station and the shutdown of the Richmond line due to a medical emergency involving a person possibly hit by a train.
Authorities confirmed that preliminary evidence suggested an individual entered the trackway, leading to a potential collision with a train, necessitating immediate investigation.
The victim was subsequently removed from the trackway and transported to a hospital, but details regarding their age, gender, or condition were not disclosed.
In light of the incident, BART advised riders to seek alternative routes as the situation unfolded and further information remained unconfirmed.
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