FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A woman was killed after being struck by a Brightline train Thursday night in Fort Lauderdale, according to authorities.

Officials said crews responded around 9:20 p.m. to the tracks just south of West Broward Boulevard after receiving reports that a woman had been hit by the train.

Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue and police officers arrived to find the woman dead at the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

West Broward Boulevard is closed in both directions. Drivers are being told to use Davie Boulevard or Sunrise Boulevard as alternate routes.

Woman killed after being struck by Brightline train in Fort Lauderdale

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