A Los Angeles Metro train was headed to Union Station when it crashed into a car in Glendale early Wednesday morning, according to local police.
Some passengers reported that Metrolink staff mentioned one person might have died in the accident, which happened just after the train departed from Burbank at about 9:04 a.m.
However, police have yet to confirm any fatalities.
Passengers described feeling a sudden jolt and hearing a loud bang. One commuter noted that there was a “very loud crash” and he definitely felt the impact.
A professor from the University of Southern California, who was aboard the train, said an announcement was made just after the crash at approximately 9:05 a.m.
After the event, the train gradually slowed and halted in San Fernando and Colorado, where firefighters went through the train to ensure everyone was safe.
There was a visible emergency response, with several fire engines and police units arriving at the scene, as shown in shared video footage.
One individual was taken to the hospital, but it was not clear whether this person came from the train or the car involved in the crash.
As of now, the train stayed on its tracks while crews worked on the investigation. Passengers were told that it might take up to three hours to disembark.
