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Person hit and killed by Sounder Train

Jul 7, 2026, 5:45 PM | Updated: 5:47 pm

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A Sounder train arrives at a station. (Photo courtesy of King County)

(Photo courtesy of King County)

A person was hit and killed by the Sounder Train on the North Line Tuesday around 5:30 p.m.

The N Line train #1704, which runs from King Street Station to Everett Station, has been canceled, Sound Transit reported.

Meanwhile, the N Line train #1702 is significantly delayed due to the fatality.

Those traveling to Everett will need to find alternate routes.

A bus is being ordered and will pick up passengers at 5th Ave. S. and Weller St., Sound Transit stated.

Passengers can take the 1 Line to Lynnwood or ST510 to Everett.

Service alerts can be found on Sound Transit’s website.

 

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