HARTFORD, Conn. — Two people were fatally struck by a train just outside of Hartford on Monday afternoon, Amtrak confirmed to FOX61.
Officials said around 4:43 p.m., the Amtrak Hartford Line Train 475, traveling southbound from Springfield, came into contact with two individuals on the tracks south of Hartford.
There were 32 passengers were on board. However, no injuries were reported, according to Amtrak.
The train involved is currently stopped.
CT Transit Busway is shut down at this time due to how close it is to the scene, officials said. Hamilton Street is open in both directions.
Company officials said the incident is a critical reminder about the importance of exercising caution around railroad tracks and crossings.
Amtrak is cooperating with the investigation.
This is a developing story.
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