News: Man Hospitalized After Getting Hit by Train in El Portal

May 19, 2023

MIAMI, FL - A pedestrian was seriously hurt after he was hit by a Brightline train in El Portal around 10 a.m. Monday. 

The collision occurred in the area of Northeast 4th Avenue and Northeast 79th Street, according to CBS News

The man was transported to the Ryder Trauma Center. 

No additional details are available. 

Our newsroom will post more information upon confirmation from officials. 

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