Teen Dies After Being Struck by Metro-North Train in Connecticut; Two Arrested

A teen was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Connecticut, leading to disruptions on the Danbury Branch Wednesday night.

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A 16-year-old male was struck and killed by a Metro-North commuter train in Connecticut on Wednesday evening, authorities said. The collision occurred on the Danbury Branch line and triggered significant service interruptions throughout the night as investigators worked at the scene.

Two individuals were arrested in connection with the incident, according to law enforcement officials. Details regarding the circumstances surrounding the fatality and the nature of the arrests were not immediately disclosed.

Metro-North Railroad officials confirmed that service disruptions affected the Danbury Branch following the accident. The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation by transit authorities and local law enforcement.

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