Train hits person in Salinas

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Salinas Police said someone was hit by an Amtrak train Tuesday in Salinas.

Police would not say whether that person survived being hit. Our reporter on the scene said the train was stopped near Murphy Street as of 12:50 p.m.

It is unclear why the person was hit by the train at this time. This incident occurred before 1 p.m.

Salinas Police said Union Pacific will be handling the investigation. Union Pacific told us Amtrak will be handling the investigation.

On September 20, Amtrak train 11 was traveling from Seattle to Los Angeles at approx. 12:13 when an individual who was trespassing (on the track came into contact with the train in Salinas. There have been no reported injuries to the 176 passengers or crew onboard. Amtrak is working with local law enforcement to investigate the incident.

According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), trespassing along railroad rights-of-way is the leading cause of rail-related deaths in America, and railroad crossing incidents are the second leading cause of rail-related deaths in America. These incidents can affect everyone involved—those who are injured or die and their families, our train crews, and our passengers. They also serve as critical reminders about the importance of obeying the law and of exercising extreme caution around railroad tracks and crossings. Amtrak continues to work closely with Operation Lifesaver (OLI) to #STOPTrackTragedies by emphasizing the obvious dangers of being on railroad property or disregarding warnings at rail crossings. For more railroad safety information, please visit StayOffTheTracks.org.

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The Monterey County Sheriff's Office said a coroner was called to the scene.

This is a developing story.