Man Killed By MBTA Commuter Rail Train In Hanson

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HANSON (CBS) – There were major delays on the MBTA's Kingston-Plymouth commuter rail line after a person was struck and killed by a train Wednesday morning.

Kingston train 032 was stopped in Hanson after the person was hit around 6 a.m.

"A male, age unknown at this time, while trespassing on the right of way in the vicinity of 1070 Main Street was struck by an inbound commuter rail train on the Kingston/Plymouth line," Transit Police said in a statement. "Foul play is NOT suspected."

Hanson police shut down Route 27, which is near the tracks, from Elm to Phillips streets for the investigation. The road was closed for several hours. Regular service on the Kingston-Plymouth line did not resume until just before 9 a.m.

Hanson police shut down Route 27 after the person was hit. (WBZ-TV)

No other information is available at this point in the investigation.