Officials report that passengers on a New Jersey Transit train suffered injuries after the vehicle struck a car. The accident happened in Delan, Burlington County at about 5:45 pm. Call a Burlington County train accident lawyer at Kwartler Manus today.
Details of the Delran Train Accident
According to initial reports, the River LINE train was traveling from the Walter Rand Transportation Center to Trenton at the time of the accident. Along the tracks, the light rail car struck a car that was on the tracks. This happened at the Main Street crossing point in Delran, close to the Riverside station.
There were about 50 people on the light rail car at the time of the incident. Four of them suffered minor injuries. EMS evaluated all passengers at the scene. The driver in the car was taken to a local hospital. It is not clear what that person's condition was after the incident.
The accident closed down the River LINE between Cinnaminson and Riverside. The NJ Transit Police continue to investigate to find out why the vehicle was on the tracks.
Why Light Rail Accidents Happen
There are some situations in which a car can fail to make it over train tracks because it breaks down at the wrong time or gets stuck for another reason. Other times, cars may be trying to get around the train crossing before the transit vehicle crosses to avoid stopping. In many cases, the outcome is deadly.
If you have injuries caused by others, turn to a train accident attorney in Burlington County for guidance. Kwartler Manus can help you get answers at a free consultation.
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