A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train in Jersey City early Easter morning.
The incident occurred shortly after 6:30 a.m. near the Richard Street station, according to a spokesperson for New Jersey Transit.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been released.
Authorities stated that the train, operating on the Bayonne branch, was carrying 44 passengers at the time of the collision.
Neither the riders nor the train conductor sustained any injuries.
New Jersey Transit Police are leading the investigation.
Service along the affected line was temporarily suspended between Richard Street and Liberty State Park, with substitute bus service provided to accommodate passengers.
No further details have been disclosed as the investigation remains ongoing.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal collision remain unclear, leaving unanswered whether this was an unavoidable accident or a preventable tragedy.
Authorities have yet to comment on whether speed, visibility, or pedestrian error played a role.
The incident serves as another sobering reminder of the dangers at the intersection of rail infrastructure and public thoroughfares.