Person hit by MARTA train, killed at East Point station, officials confirm

EAST POINT, Ga. — Rail service at the East Point MARTA station has been partially shut down after officials say a train hit someone.

MARTA officials told Channel 2 Action News at 1:30 p.m. MARTA police recieved reports of a person hit by a train at the East Point station.

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Authorities have confirmed that the victim died at the scene. Their identity has not been released.

No further information has been released.

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Officials added that the East Point MARTA station will run single-track service while the investigation continues.

It is unclear when service will be fully restored.

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