A man suffered head injuries but survived after being hit by a train in St. Hubert Monday morning.

The accident happened around 7:50 a.m. as the man was crossing the tracks near Kimber Blvd. and Labelle St. while wearing headphones.

He did not notice the train and was knocked to the ground.

When paramedics arrived the man was conscious. He was rushed to Charles Lemoyne Hospital where he is being treated for head injuries.