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Fatal Injuries for Trespasser Struck by Train in Elizabeth

Elizabeth

NJ Transit officials are investigating a train strike that left a trespasser dead Wednesday afternoon in Elizabeth.

The incident occurred shortly before 3 p.m. near the North Elizabeth Station where emergency responder arrived at the scene to find Pedro Beato-Deleon, of Elizabeth, struck by a train.

He was pronounced dead at the location.

NJ Transit officials suspended NEC & NJCL service in both directions between Elizabeth and Newark Penn Station for approximately one hour.

The incident remains under investigation.

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