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Wayne NJ, a woman was tragically killed after being struck by a New Jersey Transit train near the Route 23 Transit Center in Wayne on Friday afternoon, officials confirmed.
According to a spokesperson for NJ Transit, the incident occurred at approximately 2:57 p.m. when a Montclair-Boonton Line train traveling from Hoboken to Dover struck the victim. The woman’s identity has not yet been released.
Train Service Suspended After Fatal NJ Transit Accident
The train had departed Hoboken at 1:58 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Dover at 3:30 p.m. There were 27 passengers and crew members onboard at the time of the incident. Thankfully, no injuries were reported among them.
Following the accident, Montclair-Boonton Line service was suspended in both directions between Montclair State University and Denville, causing delays and rerouting for commuters in the region.
Investigation Ongoing by NJ Transit Police
NJ Transit Police are leading the investigation into the fatal train accident. As of now, no additional details have been released about the circumstances of the crash.
The tragic event serves as a somber reminder of the dangers near train tracks and the importance of rail safety. NJ Transit has not indicated when full service on the Montclair-Boonton Line will resume.
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