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'Trespasser' struck, killed by Tri-Rail train in southern Palm Beach County

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BOCA RATON, Fla. — A male "trespasser" on railroad tracks was struck and killed by a southbound Tri-Rail train between the Boca Raton and Delray Beach stations Sunday morning, according to Tri-Rail and Delray Beach police.

The crash at 9:45 a.m, which involved a man believed to be homeless, in the 3300 block of South Congress Avenue south of Linton Boulevard where street traffic was not affected, Delray Beach police spokesman Ted White said.

Southbound train 667 with 60 passengers was delayed during a police investigation, Victor Garcia said. The train was scheduled to arrive at the Boca Raton station off Yamatto and Interstate 95 at 9:29 a.m.

A temporary bus bridge was been set up between the two stations.

Tri-Rail posted an update on Facebook and Twitter.

Tri-Rail uses the CSX tracks, which also include Amtrak and freight trains.

Tri-Rail operates on a holiday schedule with hourly service.