Police at scene of light rail crash in St. Paul

Authorities are at the scene of a serious crash involving a light rail train in St. Paul. It happened near Rice Street and University Avenue at around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Metro Transit confirmed a collision, adding that buses are replacing trains between the Hamline Avenue and 10th Street stations in both directions. Delays are expected. 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has a crew at the scene, where a witness said a cyclist trying to cross the tracks was hit by the train. However, authorities haven’t yet confirmed any details. This is a...