Man killed by Amtrak train in Opa-locka

Authorities on the scene of a fatal train and pedestrian collision in Opa-locka Friday. (WPLG)

OPA-LOCKA, Fla. ā€“ Authorities found a man dead near a set of train tracks in Opa-locka Friday afternoon; they believe he was hit and killed by an Amtrak train.

It happened just before 12:30 p.m. near Northwest 27th and Ali Baba avenues, according to Opa-locka police.

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Authorities shut down traffic near the intersection as they investigated.

Officials havenā€™t said if theyā€™ve determined why the man was on the tracks.

Miami-Dade police homicide detectives are investigating.


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