2 people fatally struck by Commuter Rail train in Natick

Two people are dead after they were struck by a Commuter Rail train Monday evening in Natick, Massachusetts, an incident that caused lengthy delays for MBTA commuters.

Officials have released limited information at this point, but Transit Police Department Supt. Richard Sullivan confirmed the victims were pronounced dead on scene as a result of their injuries.

Aerial footage showed a bicycle laying off to the side of the tracks, as well as officials on scene with evidence markers littering the ground.

Transit police detectives and the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office responded and are investigating what happened.

Shortly after 6 p.m., the MBTA announced several updates on social media about Framingham/Worcester Line trains, including cancellations and delays in both directions due to police activity on the right of way in Natick.

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⚠️ Framingham/Worcester Line trains are operating on one track between Wellesley Farms and West Natick. Passengers will continue to experience delays in both directions due to police activity on the right of way in the Natick area.

— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) May 13, 2024

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❌ Worcester Line Train 530 (5:40 pm from Worcester) has been cancelled due to police activity on the right of way in the West Natick area. The next inbound train will be Worcester Train 534 (7:55 pm from Worcester).

— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) May 13, 2024

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❌ Worcester Line Train 527 (4:45 pm from South Station) is terminated at Natick today due to police activity on the right of way.

— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) May 13, 2024

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❌ Framingham Line Train 598 (6:55 pm from Framingham) has been cancelled today due to police activity on the right of way in the Natick area.

— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) May 13, 2024

At about 8:30 p.m., the MBTA said both tracks had been released for service on the Framingham/Worcester Line, however passengers were told they'll continue to experience residual delays in both directions.

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✅ Both tracks have been released for service on the Framingham/Worcester Line. Passengers will continue to experience residual delays in both directions due to a police activity on the right of way in Natick.

— MBTA Commuter Rail (@MBTA_CR) May 14, 2024

There was no immediate word on the ages of the victims, and officials have not confirmed if one or both were riding bikes at the time of the double fatal crash.

An investigation is active and ongoing.​