Person Fatally Struck by Green Line Train in St. Paul
A person has died after being struck by a Green Line train near University and Prior in St. Paul.
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, September 18, 2026 —
A fatal incident occurred in St. Paul Tuesday evening when a person was struck by a Metro Transit Green Line train. The collision resulted in the death of the individual.
The incident took place near the intersection of University Avenue and Prior Avenue in St. Paul. Emergency services responded to the scene.
The identity of the deceased has not been released by authorities pending notification of next of kin. Information regarding the exact time of the incident was not immediately available.
Metro Transit police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision. Preliminary reports indicate the train involved was operating on the Green Line route.
Details about how the incident occurred, including whether the individual was on or near the tracks at the time of the collision, have not yet been provided by officials.
Service on the Green Line may have experienced delays or disruptions following the incident as authorities conducted their investigation and processed the scene. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
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