Person struck, killed by Amtrak train in NJ

A trespasser was struck by an Amtrak train and killed Wednesday along the Northeast Corridor in New Brunswick.

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Train service along the Northeast Corridor between New York and New Jersey was halted for a time, as police responded and an investigation began.

"The train involved was number 653, on the Keystone route, according to Vernae Graham, an Amtrak spokeswoman. The incident happened at about 6 p.m. near the Jersey Avenue station," NJ Advance Media reported.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.