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1 killed after being hit by BART train in Berkeley

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A person was killed after they were hit by a BART train in Berkeley Wednesday evening, officials said.

The incident happened just before 6 p.m. at the Downtown Berkeley BART Station and it caused delays on the Richmond Line, the agency said.

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According to BART, the victim, who was not on the tracks but was standing near it was hit by the train.

There was also a major delay on the Richmond Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Millbrae directions, BART said.

Berkeley police and fire departments also responded to the incident.

No other details were released.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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