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Brightline train hits and kills person on the tracks in Aventura

A Brightline train struck and killed a person in Aventura on Monday afternoon.

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said they were called to 20750 W. Dixie Hwy., but the fatality now puts it in the hands of Miami-Dade police, who said they had no details available yet.

The 3:40 p.m. Miami-to-West Palm Beach Brightline train was canceled.

Nine people have been struck and killed by the high speed trains since 2017.

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This story was originally published January 14, 2019 at 3:21 PM.

David J. Neal
Miami Herald
Since 1989, David J. Neal’s domain at the Miami Herald has expanded to include writing about Panthers (NHL and FIU), Dolphins, old school animation, food safety, fraud, naughty lawyers, bad doctors and all manner of breaking news. He drinks coladas whole. He does not work Indianapolis 500 Race Day.
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