Contra Costa County

1 dead after vehicle crashes onto BART tracks in East Bay

Service between North Concord/Martinez and Antioch stations resumed after nearly 4 hours

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BART service stopped for hours between multiple stations early Thursday morning after a fatal vehicle crash on the tracks, according to the transit agency.

At about 3:45 a.m., train service was stopped between North Concord/Martinez and Antioch stations after the crash near the Pittsburg/Baypoint Station, the agency said.

The driver of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene, the CHP said. A woman riding in the vehicle was taken to a hospital for suspected minor injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.

Travelers can use the bus service between North Concord and Pittsburg Baypoint stations. BART said commuters traveling between Antioch and North Concord/Martinez stations must find alternate means of transportation.

Service on the yellow line was restored at about 7:30 a.m., BART said.

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