Crime & Safety

Woman Found Dead Near Light Rail

Authorities unsure how she died

A woman was found dead Monday morning near the Park Avenue light rail station, according to published reports.

The woman, whose name was not released, was discovered by NJ Transit police around 8:30 am. It was unclear how the woman died or how she came to be near the tracks, the Associated Press reported.

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The line was partly closed this morning as officials investigated.

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