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Renton firefighters respond to person hit by train, traffic delayed

Aug 26, 2025, 5:13 PM | Updated: 5:45 pm

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Renton officers respond to reports of person hit by train. (Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

(Photo courtesy of the Renton Police Department)

A person was hit by a train in Renton on Tuesday around 5 p.m.

Renton firefighters responded to the incident near Houser Way North and North 3rd Street.

“Multiple units en route expect significant traffic delays,” authorities wrote on X.

One patient is currently being treated and is in critical condition.

The Renton Police Department stated that roads would open within 15 minutes.

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