NEW YORK, NY – At least six deaths and numerous injuries have been reported after a crowded Metro-North commuter train crashed into a car on the tracks in Valhalla, New York, and caught fire on Tuesday night.
At least 12 people have been injured in the accident so far, according to The Journal News. At least six people have been killed, and authorities said they are responding to a “mass casualty” situation. Between 750 – 800 people were on the train at the time of the crash, WABC reported, and NBC News stated that it was “packed with commuters.”
The crash occurred around 6:30 pm Tuesday evening, when it hit a vehicle at the Commerce Street crossing and dragged the car for about 150 yards. The Journal News stated that the train struck two cars, both of which caught on fire. The train itself also caught on fire.
Metro-North spokesman Aaron Donovan said that passengers were evacuated through the train’s rear doors.
WHAT TO TAKE AWAY FROM THIS ARTICLE:
- At least six deaths and numerous injuries have been reported after a crowded Metro-North commuter train crashed into a car on the tracks in Valhalla, New York, and caught fire on Tuesday night.
- At least 12 people have been injured in the accident so far, according to The Journal News.
- 800 people were on the train at the time of the crash, WABC reported, and NBC News stated that it was “packed with commuters.