Victim hospitalized after METRO light rail accident

HOUSTON – One person was taken to the hospital Tuesday morning after reportedly being hit by a METRO light rail train.

According to investigators, the accident happened in downtown Houston, near the intersection of Main Street and Lamar Street.

A spokesperson for METRO said the victim was unconscious, but breathing.

The victim was taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition.

An investigation is underway to determine what caused the accident.