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1 Seriously Injured After Getting Hit By Light Rail Train In Downtown Denver

DENVER (CBS4) - A person has been hospitalized with serious injuries after getting hit by a light rail train in downtown Denver Monday afternoon.

According to police, just after 2:30 p.m. the male victim was struck by a train at the light rail stop located at 20th and Welton streets. Police said it appears the victim was standing on the platform and fell.

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The victim suffered "head trauma," according to police.

The D Line train from 20th and Welton to Downing Street was not running due to the accident. A bus bridge was put in place between Downing and 18th and California.

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