On Tuesday morning, BART suspended service between North Berkeley and Richmond for nearly three hours after an individual was fatally struck by a train. Initial reports described a major medical emergency at El Cerrito Plaza, but it was later clarified that the incident involved a person wandering onto the tracks. Although foul play is not suspected, the victim's identity remains undisclosed. This marks the second fatality on BART tracks in just over a week, prompting concerns regarding safety protocols and access to the tracks.
BART had to suspend service between North Berkeley and Richmond for nearly three hours due to a person being struck and killed by a train.
The BART Twitter account initially reported a major medical emergency at El Cerrito Plaza, later revealing it was a fatal accident involving a train.
Service alerts indicated a more severe issue than disclosed, with the agency confirming that normal operations resumed shortly after the incident.
This incident marks the second fatality on BART tracks in just over a week, raising concerns about safety and track access.
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