Man Struck, Injured by Train in Red Bank
Man taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment of a broken leg.
A Woodbridge man was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment of a broken leg this morning after being struck by New Jersey Transit train 7208.
The incident took place around 6:16 a.m. at the Red Bank Train Station on Monmouth Street, Red Bank police confirmed.
NJ Transit spokesman John Durso, Jr. said a preliminary investigation showed the man may have slipped on the platform, with his leg coming in contact with the train.
Twenty passengers were on board the train, and were placed onto another northbound train without incident.
Patch will update this story as more details become available.
christine
10:56 am on Sunday, February 10, 2013
My God what is with all the train related accidents lately?? It seems like every other week we're reading about someone getting hit by a train or delibrately jumping/laying in front of one! What the heck is going on? Anyone else notice this trend??
Pat Masters
10:56 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
Yes, I've been thinking the same thing. Strange coincidences going on!!
rbresident
10:56 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
Something that happens pretty frequently, just not always reported in the news i guess. With more news sites like this, you seem to find out about it more it seems.
wesdxcvvv
10:57 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
Christine, Your comments are just another example of how we ignore the mentally ill. Even in the gun debate, we haven't suggested one way to recognize the mentally ill. It's a tough time to be alive.
NJarhead
10:56 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
Well, in this case, if he slipped on an icy platform, someone is going to have a law suit on thier hands. I'm not sure whether to call this guy lucky or unlucky but I'm leaning towards lucky.
Patrick JAmes
8:21 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Yes. It's calld killing yourself. very easy to do. The last time I checked a train does not leave the tracks to hit someone. Someone always ends up in front of it.
Debbie
10:56 am on Monday, February 11, 2013
With the closing of mental health institutions, lack of insurance or coverage for mental health, stigma of depression and other mental health illnesses, is it any wonder? Economic issues and those still affected by Sandy's destruction may also be contributing factors. Just pray for those who have chosen this way to solve their problems and pray for their families.
christine
8:20 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
@Wesdxcvvv I don't know what you are insinuating but I did not say one word about the mentally ill,I just stated a fact that there is a overrun of train related deaths..So before you start informing me as to what I am talking about,maybe you should read my comment again.
David Rosato
8:20 am on Tuesday, February 12, 2013
There are not enough resources to help mentally ill people. It seems to me there are two major problems. One, places that work with hospitals have waiting lists so a potential patient has to wait a week or more to see someone. Secondly, other facilities such as private offices are available sooner but you have to pay probably at least 200 dollars to talk to someone. This is an issue that needs to be addressed and is overlooked.