Light-rail train hits vehicle in St. Paul; service delayed

The crash occurred along University Avenue near Hwy. 280.

June 14, 2016 at 9:28PM

A light-rail train struck a vehicle late Tuesday morning, according to Metro Transit.

Service on the Green Line was briefly delayed, the agency said.

The collision involving the eastbound train occurred about 10:40 a.m. near Hwy. 280 along University Avenue.

The train had moved from the scene by about 11:15 a.m., said Amanda Hemberger, who works in a building across the street.

A photograph posted on Facebook by a witness shows the train stopped and its doors open, a pickup truck off to the side and gaining the attention of responders and a firetruck standing by.

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