NJ Transit rail service restored after person struck and killed

HAZLET, New Jersey (WABC) -- North Jersey Coast Line rail service has been restored in both directions after a person was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train.

It happened around 6 a.m. Thursday near Hazlet.

Video from NewsCopter 7 showed the train stopped at a crossing. Train crews and first responders were on the scene.

There was no immediate word what led to the incident.

Service was restored with residual delays shortly after 8 a.m.

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