RED BANK, NJ — New Jersey Transit says a man suffered a broken leg when he slipped off a train station platform and was struck by a train.
The accident occurred around 6:15 a.m. Sunday in Red Bank.
NJ Transit spokesman John D’Urso Jr. says the man apparently slipped and fell on to the tracks. He was soon hit by North Jersey Coast Line train No. 7208.
No passengers or crew members aboard the northbound train were injured in the accident. The passengers were soon transferred to another train to complete their journey.
The injured man’s name was not released. He was being treated at a hospital, but further details on his injuries were not disclosed.