The man’s injuries were not life-threatening, and he was alert and talking at the scene, police said.
The incident is under investigation but police said it’s not likely the man would be charged.
EARLIER REPORT
A man was injured tonight after he apparently tried to jump aboard a moving train in Springfield.
The man’s injuries are unknown, but he was able to speak to medics, Springfield police said.
The incident was reported around 6:15 p.m. on the railroad tracks at West Main and North Shaffer streets.
The train was being stopped so investigators could speak to the conductor.
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