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Amtrak Hits Person in Biddeford


A person was struck by an Amtrak Downeaster train Sunday evening, according to Biddeford Police.

The incident happened around 4:00 p.m. Sunday along the tracks near Pomerleau Street in Biddeford according to local authorities.

Investigators with Biddeford Police said they couldn’t provide any further details on what may have happened and said Amtrak Police would be taking over the investigation.

It’s unclear if Amtrak Downeaster service is currently affected by the incident.

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