NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — A person was struck and killed by a train in North Haven Sunday.
North Haven Fire Department says the incident occurred in the area of 300 block Washington Avenue.
Train #140 was on route to Springfield when someone who was trespassing on the railroad was hit, according to Amtrak.
North Haven Fire and Police Departments responded to the incident that was reported by Amtrak.
According to the fire department, the individual was located and found to be deceased.
A spokesperson for Amtrak said the train was stopped for one hour and 50 minutes before it continued on to Springfield.
All crew members on board the train decided to get off and were replaced by a new crew. Amtrak says that no one on board the train was injured.
The incident is currently under investigation by Amtrak police and local officials.
This is a developing story.
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