Airport traffic, MARTA trains service returns to normal after person on tracks

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ATLANTA – Officers stated transportation choices to and from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Worldwide Airport, together with MARTA rail service, had been impacted for a few hours on Wednesday on account of an individual on the tracks threatening to leap.

The scenario began round 2:30 p.m. and cleared shortly after 4 p.m.

MARTA officers stated rail service was suspended between the Airport and School Park stations in the course of the incident. The ability was additionally lower to the road consequently, officers stated. Passengers had been being bused to and from the airport.

Airport officers stated there have been no disruptions to flights or different airport operations. They did affirm inbound roadways into the North Terminal had been cleared and rerouted.

A number of vacationers have reported points with ride-sharing providers and that the realm was closed. Airport officers haven’t confirmed if that was the case.

Witnesses report a heavy police and hearth response.

The scenario ahs since been resolved, however particulars haven’t but been launched.

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