MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ- A young girl was struck and injured by a NJ Transit Train in Montville Township on Thursday evening, according to WRNJ Radio.
At approximately 5:48pm, the girl was hit and subsequently critically injured by Montclair Boonton Line Train 1079. The train had departed Hoboken at 4:32pm and was scheduled to arrive in Hackettstown at 6:39pm. The accident occurred just west of Abbot Road.
Seven people were on board at the time and no other injuries were reported. The girl was transported to Morristown Medical Center.
This accident is still under investigation. We will be monitoring for updates.
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