Pedestrian fatally struck by Brightline train in North Miami Beach

(WPLG)

NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Fla. ā€“ A pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a Brightline train Tuesday morning in North Miami Beach, authorities confirmed.

The incident occurred in the area of Northeast 163rd Street and Biscayne Boulevard.

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Sky 10 was above the scene shortly after 8:30 a.m. as a yellow tarp covered the victimā€™s lifeless body.

Drivers were asked to temporarily avoid the area as detectives investigated the circumstances leading up to the incident.

No other details were immediately released.

(WPLG)

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