Man Fatally Struck By Train In Hazlet Thursday Morning

HAZLET, NJ - An adult male was reportedly struck and fatally injured by an NJ Transit train Thursday morning near the Hazlet station, authorities said.

At approximately 4:45 a.m. on Oct. 15, a Penn Station-bound North Jersey Coast Line train killed the pedestrian west of the Hazlet station, according to a spokesperson from the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

There were approximately 20 customers and crew members on the train at the time of the incident. No injuries were reported from anyone on board.

The Hazlet station was closed for approximately three hours after the incident. The Hazlet Avenue crossing also closed during that period, according to Hazlet police.

North Jersey Coast Line rail service was temporarily suspended in both directions near Hazlet but resumed shortly after 8 a.m. Residual delays are expected throughout the morning.

NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by the transit authority and private carrier shuttle.

New Jersey Transit Police are leading an investigation into the incident.

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