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Man dies after being hit by commuter rail train in Franklin

A 26-year-old man died after he was hit by a commuter rail train on Saturday afternoon in Franklin, the MBTA Transit Police said.

The man, who was not identified, was trespassing when he was hit by an outbound train on the Forge Park line at about 4:20 p.m., according to a press release posted on the transit police website.

Franklin police and firefighters, along with emergency services responded.

Foul play is not suspected, police said. The incident is still under investigation.

Commuter rail service was delayed for close to an hour after the incident, Transit Police Superintendent Richard Sullivan said in an email to the Globe.

No additional information was available on Saturday night.


Adam Sennott can be reached at adam.sennott@globe.com.