Person struck by Caltrain in San Francisco

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A Caltrain struck a person on the tracks in San Francisco on Tuesday, according to the transit agency.



The person was trespassing on the tracks and was struck by southbound train No. 254 at about 2:50 p.m. between two tunnels south of the 22nd Street station, Caltrain spokesman Dan Lieberman said.



The person was taken to a hospital and an update on their condition was not immediately available, Lieberman said.

There were about 380 people aboard the train and no passengers were injured, he said.



All trains were being held in the area as of 3:09 p.m., according to Caltrain.





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