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Several stops on RTD's A Line in Denver impacted after cyclist crosses barrier, hit by train

Several stops on RTD's A Line in Denver impacted after cyclist crosses barrier, hit by train
Several stops on RTD's A Line in Denver impacted after cyclist crosses barrier, hit by train 00:26

Several stops on RTD's A Line were impacted on Thursday morning after a bicyclist was struck by a train. It happened at Sable Boulevard and Smith Road just before 9 a.m. 

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A bicyclist was struck by the A Line train at Sable Blvd. and Smith Road after police said the rider rode around the crossing arms.  CBS

Investigators with the Aurora Police Department said that all lanes at that intersection were closed due to the collision. Initial details from police indicate that the bicyclist rode around the railroad crossing arms that were down over the train tracks and was struck by a passing train. 

The cyclist suffered serious injuries and was taken to the hospital. No other injuries were reported.

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CBS News Colorado's helicopter flew over the scene where the train struck the bicyclist.  CBS

The A Line stops impacted by the collision include Central Park Station, Peoria Station and 40th/Airport - Gateway Park Station. RTD said that shuttle buses are replacing the A Line around those stops. 

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