Crime & Safety
Person Fatally Struck By Train In Red Bank, NJ Transit Says
The incident occurred early Wednesday and led to a temporary suspension of North Jersey Coast Line service between Long Branch and Matawan.
RED BANK, NJ — A person was struck and fatally injured at the Red Bank train station on Wednesday morning, NJ Transit said.
After departing Long Branch at 6:08 a.m., North Jersey Coast Line train 3218 struck and fatally injured a person at the Red Bank station at 6:20 a.m.
There were no reported injuries to the crew and the 55 customers on board, according to NJ Transit.
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Authorities have not released the identity of the victim.
North Jersey Coast Line service was suspended between Long Branch and Matawan following the incident, but resumed in both directions at 9:15 a.m.
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Shuttle service is being provided between the Long Branch and Matawan stations.
NJ Transit police are leading the investigation into the incident.
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