Stopped train shuts Fort Lauderdale roads as police investigate deadly incident

A pedestrian died after being struck by a train in Fort Lauderdale on Friday morning, according to police. The investigation has shut down roads in the area.

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Just before 10 a.m. a Florida East Coast Railway train struck someone near the Andrews Avenue and Flagler Drive crossing. They died at the scene.

The train was stopped on the tracks as police investigated, leaving roads blocked off, but has since started moving. Crossings North of Flagler Drive at Andrews have since reopened. Flagler at Andrews Avenue remains closed.

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Drivers should use Broward Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard as an alternative, police say,

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This story may be updated as more information becomes available.

This story was originally published October 2, 2026 at 11:18 AM.