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Commuter Rail train 'moving again' after reportedly hitting vehicle

BRAINTREE, Mass. — An MBTA Commuter Rail train temporarily stopped on its tracks after reportedly striking a vehicle in Braintree.

According to the MBTA, Middleborough Train 003 (6:35 a.m. outbound) was stopped near Braintree Station after a reported vehicle strike.

A Keolis spokesperson told Boston 25 News the incident happened when a car stopped withing a downed gate as a train approached.

Responders are currently on scene and working to minimize the impact to service.

The train involved in the reported strike is now operating 45-55 minutes behind schedule.

No injuries have been reported at this point.

This is a developing story. Stay with Boston 25 News for more updates as they become available.