HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — A bicyclist was killed after being hit by a train Sunday afternoon in Henrico County, according to authorities.
Henrico Police were dispatched at 3:30 p.m. to the rail crossing on Hungary Road near Oakview Avenue.
"Upon arrival the adult male bicyclist was deceased," officials said. "Henrico Police are working with CSX Police conducting the investigation into the cause of the crash."
As a result, Hungary Road between Old Springfield and Purcell roads was closed, according to officials.
Drivers were asked to use alternate routes like Mountain Road to avoid the area.
Service Disruption Update: As of 4:36pm ET, delays continue for trains operating between Richmond (RVR) and Washington (WAS) due to trespasser activity in the area. Delays of approx. 2 hours or more are anticipated. We will provide updates as information becomes available.
— Amtrak Alerts (@AmtrakAlerts) November 24, 2024
Amtrak officials said as of 4:36 p.m. that delays were expected to be "two hours or more" for trains traveling between Richmond and Washington.
Service Resumption: As of 6:18pm ET, train service between Richmond (RVR) and Washington (WAS) has been partially restored. Due to single-track operations between Richmond (RVR) and Ashland (ASD), residual delays of up to 45 minutes are anticipated. Updates to follow.
— Amtrak Alerts (@AmtrakAlerts) November 24, 2024
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