#Breaking: An NJ Transit operator was killed when a train struck a fallen tree in Burlington County. Several passengers were treated for injuries. https://t.co/8m2tWnJDxO — CBS New York (@CBSNewYork) October 14, 2024
I have been briefed on an accident on the @NJTRANSIT_RL earlier today in which the light rail struck a tree on the tracks, leading to the death of the train operator and injuring passengers.
An investigation is underway. Our prayers are with all affected by this tragic incident. — Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) October 14, 2024
NBC新闻截图
官员们说,上午6点左右,这列从Trenton向南行驶的River LINE列车在伯灵顿县(Burlington County)罗布林车站(Roebling Station)被一棵树砸中,导致司机死亡。车上42名乘客中有23人受伤,但没有生命危险,大部分为轻伤。
直升机拍摄到的画面显示,列车前窗完全被砸碎,旁边的铁轨上有一块巨大的木头。死亡列车员的身份尚未确定。
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https://x.com/CBSNewYork/status/1845805711403438536
NJ Transit警方正在进行调查。州长菲尔·墨菲(Phil Murphy)表示,他已获悉情况,并为所有受影响的人们祈祷。
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https://x.com/GovMurphy/status/1845802987525918950
Florence和Trenton之间的River LINE线路双向停运。目前正在提供替代巴士服务。
Norris Young是列车上的一名乘客,他告诉NBC,他看到其他乘客受伤——有些人受到惊吓,有些人有开放性伤口,至少有一名乘客被担架抬走。
“就像是电影里的情节一样,”他说,“我仍然心有余悸。有人失去了生命。”