Very strange. They must have been standing right at the edge of the platform, possibly leaning over, and completely oblivious to the train. Usually the conductor will hit the bell a few times when they see this.

Light rail back on schedule after 2 people walk into side of train in downtown Jersey City: NJT
By Tom Shortell/The Jersey Journal
May 27, 2010, 6:39PM

The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system is back on schedule after two people walked into the side of a train pulling into the Essex Street station in downtown Jersey City this evening, an NJ Transit spokesman said.

It had earlier been reported that a woman was struck by the train but NJT spokesman Dan Stessel now says it was two people who were injured.

The woman and man, both of whom are estimated to be in their 50s, were on the station platform shortly after 5 p.m. and turned sharply to their left, hitting the side of the train, Stessel said.

The woman suffered head injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening and was taken to the Jersey City Medical Center, he said.

The man suffered bruises and refused medical attention, Stessel said.

Systemwide delays of 10 to 15 minutes resulted, but the trains have returned to their normal schedule, he said.

So sad hope she is okay - How does this happen "look both ways before you cross" Driver texting? lets hope not!

Accidents, Commuting, Transportation, Waterfront ?
Woman struck by light rail train in Downtown Jersey City
By Margaret Schmidt/The Jersey Journal
May 27, 2010, 5:30PM
light-rail-strikes-woman-downtown-jersey-city.JPGJersey Journal file photo A woman was injured this evening when she was struck by a light rail train pulling into the Essex Street station in Downtown Jersey City, an NJT spokesman said.A woman was injured when she walked into the path of a Hudson-Bergen Light Rail train pulling into the Essex Street station in Downtown Jersey City shortly after 5 this evening, NJ Transit spokesman Dan Stessel said.

The northbound train was going less than 10 miles an hour, probably closer to 5 mph when it hit the woman, Stessel said.

The woman suffered head injuries, although Stessel could not yet say how serious the injuries are. She was taken by ambulance to the Jersey City Medical Center.

Riders can expect 10- to 15-minute systemwide delays until about 6 p.m., Stessel said.

Light Rail is running in both directions now.

This could be it found it on the website

Hudson-Bergen Light Rail: Expect delays due to trespasser incident at Essex Street Station.

i just heard that there was an accident with the light rail and there may or may not have been a death.

I want to know i am on Grand and watching it all go by..
Hope nothing too serious.

Sorry, I meant Grand Street, not Montgomery.

Less than thirty minutes ago, saw about 6 police cars, a fire truck, an emergency police truck head down on Montgomery. A bit later an ambulance followed. After that a helicopter hovering around Paulus Hook. Anyone know what is going on?