Buses were transporting riders during the closure.

DUNWOODY, Ga. — A MARTA rail station was shut down for more than three hours Thursday morning after what officials called an "emergency" situation. 

At 8 a.m., MARTA officials said the Dunwoody station was closed and that buses were shuttling customers between North Springs, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody and Medical Center. 

They said they also offered $8 off rides via MARTAConnect. 

MARTA police Sgt. D. Littles said someone jumped from the platform in front of a train and "appears to be a suicide."

At around 11:40 a.m., officials sent an update saying northbound trains would board from the southbound platform and "normal operations" were resuming.

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