Tri-Rail Service Disrupted in Pompano Beach After Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Train, Investigation Underway

Early this morning, in Pompano Beach, the Tri-Rail train service faced substantial delays following a grim discovery on the tracks. As reported by

NBC Miami

, Broward Sheriff’s Office and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units responded to a call near SW 12th Avenue and SW Third Street, where first responders found a pedestrian who had been hit by a train.

Tragically, the individual was pronounced dead at the scene. The Broward Sheriff’s Office stated that “the circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.” Commuters experienced interruptions as authorities addressed the situation. It was confirmed that “A bus bridge is established between Cypress Creek and Pompano Beach stations, as trains cannot travel through the area,” officials explained, signaling alternative transportation arrangements were in place, as per

NBC Miami.

WSVN

also covered the story, noting that the fatality occurred just before the break of dawn, around 5:00 a.m. The incident prompted an immediate investigation, with Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and fire service personnel promptly attending the scene. While the probe is ongoing, authorities have not disclosed the identity of the deceased or the specifics that led to the tragic event.

Travelers relying on Tri-Rail services were advised to expect delays, although officials did not provide a precise timeline for when normal service would resume. Commuters were left seeking alternate routes as the critical connective tissue of public transit was momentarily sundered, awaiting the slow process of investigation and restoration of the rail service. Riders should remain alert to updates on the situation and plan their commutes accordingly.

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