LEBANON, N.J. (Hunterdon County) — A person was struck by an NJ Transit train Wednesday afternoon at the Lebanon Station, according to NJ Transit.
The incident occurred at about 3:48 p.m. when Raritan Valley Line Train 5744, which departed High Bridge at 3:39 p.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Newark at 5:11 p.m., struck a trespasser at the station.
NJ Transit officials said the individual was transported to a local hospital. The extent of the person’s injuries was not immediately known.
There were approximately seven customers and crew members on board the train, and no injuries were reported among them.
Rail service has resumed in both directions between the White House and High Bridge stations.
The NJ Transit Police Department is leading the investigation.
Officials did not release additional details about the circumstances surrounding the incident.
