BART's Richmond Line Temporarily Halted After Person Reportedly Struck By Train at North Berkeley Station

A medical emergency disrupted BART's Richmond-Millbrae line Monday morning after a person was struck by a train at North Berkeley Station. The incident occurred around 10 am, leading to a station closure at 10:08 am as emergency crews arrived on the scene. BART officials confirmed that the individual entered the trackway, resulting in a collision with a train. Riders needing to reach Berkeley or Richmond were instructed to use shuttle services between Millbrae and SFO. Service on the Red Line resumed by 10:54 am, but delays impacted the entire BART system until 11:49 am.

The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding trackway access. Emergency responses to such events are critical for maintaining transit safety and reliability. Further details regarding the person's condition remain undisclosed.