07 Jan 2025 | 10:33 PM UTC
US: Authorities reopen Hayward BART Station in Hayward, California, after brief closure due to police activity Jan. 7 /update 1
Possible stabbing or battery at Hayward BART Station in Hayward, CA, US, prompts brief closure Jan. 7; police detain two and reopen station.
Authorities have reopened the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) station in Hayward, California, as of the afternoon of Jan. 7 after a possible stabbing or battery incident in the area prompted its temporary closure earlier in the day. Train service has resumed at the station. Police reportedly detained two people in connection with the incident, and authorities transferred one person to a hospital.
Minor, residual service disruptions may continue to affect train lines operating via the Hayward BART Station over the short term.
Monitor train schedules if planning to travel via the Hayward BART Station. Consider taking alternative modes of transport for time-sensitive travel. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials.