Pedestrian survives after being struck by Tri-Rail train in Fort Lauderdale

Sky 10 above scene as police speak to man in handcuffs

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A woman survived after she was struck by a Tri-Rail train in Fort Lauderdale Tuesday afternoon.

A Tri-Rail representative told Local 10 News that the incident happened between Sistrunk Boulevard and Broward Boulevard.

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Meanwhile multiple police officers were seen talking to the man nearby about 5:15 p.m. He was handcuffed and sitting on the side of the tracks.

Police said the woman, who suffered serious injuries, was taken to a nearby hospital.

No other details were immediately released.

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