FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — An investigation is underway after a man was struck by a train in central Fresno Thursday night.

The incident happened around 8:12 p.m. near Effie Street and Hammond Avenue.

The Fresno Police Department says the man was hit while crossing the tracks and suffered a major, non-life-threatening injury to his right leg.

Earlier reports from witnesses indicated the person may have been stuck under the train, but officials say that was not the case.

The investigation remains ongoing.