PALO ALTO, CA — A person died by suicide after being struck by a Caltrain at the California Avenue station in Palo Alto. The incident occurred earlier today and led to major delays and cancellations across the Caltrain system.
Emergency responders and Caltrain officials arrived on the scene shortly after the incident. Train service in both directions was temporarily halted as authorities investigated.
Caltrain reported that some trains were canceled, while others were delayed as crews worked to manage the situation and resume safe operations. Passengers were advised to expect significant delays and to check Caltrain alerts for updates.
No further details about the individual involved have been released at this time.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for