Woman Struck, Instantly Killed By Train In Garfield

A woman was struck and instantly killed by a train in Garfield, authorities confirmed.

The woman was struck just west of Somerset Street near the Garfield station on Monday, Sept. 26.
Photo Credit: *Boyd A. Loving (file photo)*

09/27/2022 11:51 a.m.

NJ TRANSIT police were trying to identify the woman, who was hit by a train that wasn't in passenger service just west of Somerset Street near the Garfield station at 10:25 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26.

The Bergen County Line train was headed from Suffern to Hoboken, the agency's public information office reported.

No injuries were reported to the crew on board.

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