Crime & Safety
Man Fatally Struck by Train in Montclair
Montclair-Boonton line suspended while NJ Transit Police investigate.
Story updated at 9:15 a.m.
A man described as a "trespasser" was fatally struck by a train during the morning commute in Montclair Monday, according to Courtney Caroll, spokesperson for NJ Transit.
Service on the Montclair-Boonton line was restored shortly after 9 a.m. after being suspended for more than two hours while NJ Transit Police investigated the fatality which occurred near Laurel Place, Caroll said.
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The 6:45 a.m. Hoboken bound train was carrying 400 passengers and crew members. No injuries were reported.
NJ Transit and private bus carriers were cross-honoring rail tickets and passes.
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No further information about the victim is available at this time.
More details will be reported as they become available.
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