Man Struck By Freight Train In Teaneck

A man struck by a freight train in Teaneck Saturday afternoon was initially conscious although severely hemorrhaging and in need of an amputation, responders said.

Jerry DeMarco

08/24/2019 6:37 p.m.

CPR was underway in the ambulance as it headed to Hackensack University Medical Center with a police escort following the incident at Amsterdam and Palisade avenues shortly before 4 p.m.

It wasn't immediately clear whether the incident was considered accidental or deliberate.

CSX police were investigating.

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