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Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Train Hits Car In Jersey City

JERSEY CITY, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- A Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train hit a car in Jersey City Monday evening, leaving three train passengers with minor injuries.

The accident, which authorities characterized as minor, happened sometime before 6:30 p.m. Monday.

Three passengers on the train claimed minor injuries, and all refused medical attention, officials told WCBS 880.

The driver of the car was not hurt. He was in the vehicle alone, authorities said.

Police said he might have been trying to beat a red light.

The investigation into the accident continued Monday night. It was not clear whether the driver of the car would be ticketed.

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