Pedestrian hit by Green Line train in St. Paul
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A man was hit by an eastbound Green Line train Thursday night while crossing the tracks near the corner of University Avenue and Arundel Street in St. Paul.
Metro Transit spokesman Drew Kerr said the victim, an adult male, was walking in a designated crossing area when he was hit by the side of the train.
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"We don't know exactly the circumstances here, but the preliminary investigation suggests the pedestrian may not have seen the train moving through the crossing area."
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The man had a possible broken leg, Kerr said. He was taken by ambulance to Regions Hospital.
The train driver was relieved and will undergo drug and alcohol tests, which is standard procedure Kerr said.
The accident happened around 6:30 p.m., shutting down train service for about an hour between Capitol/Rice Street and Hamline Avenue stations.
MPR News' Matt Sepic contributed reporting
