CapMetro rail service resumes after pedestrian hit by freight train

AUSTIN, Texas - CapMetro rail service was temporarily disrupted Tuesday morning after a pedestrian was struck by a freight train.

What we know:

CapMetro initially reported the cause as a "freight train incident"; however, TxDOT later told FOX 7 Austin that a pedestrian had been struck by a freight train at Cherrywood Road and 38th Street.

ATCEMS says the incident happened around 5 a.m. June 24.

The adult pedestrian was taken by EMS to Dell Seton Medical Center with serious, potentially life-threatening injuries.

CapMetro later said service had been restored.