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Tri‑Rail Train Kills Trespasser Near Lake Worth Road

Officials halted service, launched an investigation, and ran a bus bridge to reduce rider delays.

Overview

  • A man was struck and killed by a southbound Tri‑Rail train near Lake Worth Road, transportation officials said, and the agency opened an on‑scene investigation.
  • Officials reported service was delayed about 30 minutes and established a bus bridge to maintain service toward Boynton Beach.
  • Passengers said they did not feel a noticeable impact or sudden braking, heard a conductor announcement about 15 minutes after the stop, and were later told to disembark after the victim was seen behind the train.
  • Some riders reported remaining at the Lake Worth station until shortly after 10 a.m., a longer wait than the official delay estimate, and many described the scene as traumatic.
  • Trespassing on rail tracks is a recurring safety risk that often leads to fatal collisions and service interruptions, and authorities said they will not release further victim details pending the investigation.