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Victim Struck By Freight Train In Paterson Suffers Broken Leg

A freight train injury in Paterson sent an unidentified victim to the hospital, responders said.

CSX train

CSX train

Photo Credit: CSX

The person victim suffered a broken leg when hit by the CSX train in the area of Lafayette and East 16th streets around 10 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, they said.

The victim was conscious and alert when taken to St. Joseph's University Medical Center with a fractured femur, responders said.

CSX police were investigating.

Additional details hadn't yet been made available as of Wednesday morning.

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