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A person was killed on the train tracks in Palo Alto on just before noon on Tuesday after being struck by a train between California Avenue and San Antonio stations, according to Caltrain.
Caltrain issued an advisory just after noon about a confirmed fatality on the tracks. A southbound train hit the individual at about 11:55 a.m. None of the 52 passengers on the train were injured, according to Caltrain.
The East Meadow Drive grade crossing was closed for about three hours after the collision, according to the Palo Alto Police Department. Personnel from the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Transit Police Bureau arrived at the scene about 10 minutes later to investigate.
All trains were stopped at the scene of the incident just after the collision. They were cleared to move through the area at a reduced speed of 10 mph, according to Caltrain. The agency also announced that all trains will board on the southbound platform at the Palo Alto and California Avenue stations until further notice.
Help is available
Any person who is feeling depressed, troubled or suicidal can call 988, the mental health crisis hotline, to speak with a crisis counselor. In Santa Clara County, interpretation is available in 200 languages. Spanish speakers can also call 888-628-9454.
People can reach trained counselors at Crisis Text Line by texting RENEW to 741741.
