OAN Staff James Myers
9:01am – Monday, October 14, 2024
A tree fell on train tracks in New Jersey on Monday morning, killing the driver and injuring at least 20 passengers, local authorities said.
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The incident occurred around 6 a.m. on the New Jersey River Line light rail line US 130 in Mansfield Township. WPVI-TV Reported.
A total of 42 passengers were on the train at the time of the accident. Of the total number of passengers, 23 suffered non-life-threatening injuries, most of them minor. The remaining 19 people were transported by bus.
Local news stations initially reported that six passengers were injured when a tree fell on the train as it crossed the tracks.
Gov. Phil Murphy (D.N.J.) confirmed in the X that the train driver died in the accident, saying the accident occurred when “light rail collided with a tree on the tracks.”
“The investigation is ongoing. My prayers are with everyone affected by this tragic incident,” the governor said.
Video from a local helicopter at the scene showed a large piece of wood wedged under the front of the train, pinned to the tracks.
Additionally, emergency personnel were also at the scene to rescue those injured in the incident.
As a result, the New Jersey Transit River Line is suspended in both directions between the Roebling and Bordentown areas.
Meanwhile, local officials say the investigation is ongoing.
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