MARTA station shut down for hours after person hit by train
A MARTA train heading north on Saturday morning crashed into a person at the College Park station.
MARTA officials say the crash happened around 7:30 a.m. There is no word on the person's condition or identity.
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Initially, rail service was suspended at the College Park and Airport stations.
Service resumed at the Airport station just after 9 a.m., but trains are still skipping the College Park station. There is no estimated time when the station will be back open.
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Bus shuttles are currently taking passengers between East Point, College Park and Airport stations.
MARTAConnect is offering an $8 Uber or Lyft credit for passengers to and from the affected stations.
Get the latest updates on Channel 2 Action News at Noon.
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