Minnesota Teen Killed After Being Struck by Northstar Line

Authorities say teenager was killed after a Metro Transit Northstar Line commuter train struck him in Coon Rapids.

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office says first responders were notified of the crash around 6:45 p.m. Friday.

The teen was pronounced dead at the scene. The teen's age, gender, and hometown have not been released.

The northbound Northstar commuter train, which runs between downtown Minneapolis and Big Lake, had about 50 passengers going from Minneapolis to Big Lake. No passengers were injured.