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Trespasser Killed by NJ Transit Train in Garfield

Garfield

NJ Transit officials are investigating a train strike that left a man dead in Garfield this afternoon.

According to a statement released by NJ Transit officials, the incident happened at around 3:50 p.m. when the NY bound #1873 train struck the unidentified man near the Hobart Place grade crossing in Garfield.

Officials say they suspended service on train #1873 on the Bergen County Line to Warwick, NY immediately after the incident.

There were no injuries to any of the 150 customers or any crew members according to NJ Transit officials.

The identity of the man has not been released.

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