Pedestrian sustains major injuries after being hit by train in Coachella

COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) - A person sustained major injuries after being struck by a train today in Coachella.   

The crash was reported shortly before 1:20 p.m. Thursday at Avenue 50 and Oates Lane near Grapefruit Boulevard, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.

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The agency said the train stopped and was expected to remain out of service for about two hours.  

The injured individual was taken to a trauma center.   

No road closures were reported.