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Crews had to lift the train off the man to free him.
(Portland Fire & Rescue)
A pedestrian was struck and pulled under a MAX train just before 4:30 p.m. at the Southeast Division Street station at 94th Avenue, TriMet reported.
The man was extricated from the train and has been taken to a hospital.
The extent of his injuries are unknown.
An investigation is continuing, but officials said preliminary information indicates that the man walked or ran in front of a southbound train as it was slowing on the approach to the station platform.
-- Tom Hallman Jr.