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Man Injured After Getting Hit By Light Rail Train In Denver

DENVER (CBS4) - A man suffered serious injuries after getting hit by a light rail train in Denver Wednesday afternoon.

Light rail accident
The scene Wednesday afternoon (credit: CBS)

According to a Regional Transportation District spokesperson, the man was hit by the train near the Alameda station while trying to cross the tracks.

The man, whose name hasn't been released, was taken to a hospital.

Light rail accident
The scene Wednesday afternoon (credit: CBS)

Two buses were being used to transport commuters to the Louisiana and Evans stations.

Denver police are investigating the accident.

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