A transit train in New Jersey crashed into a fallen tree, one person died

A train operator was killed and at least 20 people were injured after a New Jersey Transit train crashed into a tree.

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This is what happened to New Jersey transit train and train operators

According to United States todayA New Jersey transit train crashed into a fallen tree at approximately 6:04 a.m. on Monday, October 14. It was reported that the train was carrying 42 passengers as it traveled south from Trenton.

According to sources, a train operator was killed in the collision. NBC10 Philadelphia has since identified the operator as Jessica Haleya 41-year-old mother of three.

Additionally, 23 passengers suffered “non-life-threatening injuries” in the collision, while the remaining 19 passengers continued to travel using their accommodations on the bus.

“There is a tree on the track. I don’t know if it fell on the road or just lay on the road. It was a giant tree on the tracks,” said Norris Young, a passenger on the train. NBC10 Philadelphia.

Furthermore, United States today noted that video footage of the aftermath of the accident showed “a broken tree trunk lying underneath” the train, causing “the windshield to shatter.”

This is what was expected to happen after the fatal accident

According to NBC10 PhiladelphiaYoung shared a few emotional statements about Jessica Haley.

“And to get someone, even from that little relationship… You know, just a smile and a nice greeting, you know, in the morning, you know, when you get there, and The next time you see this person, they are just… beaten up,” Young said. “Bludgeon. She just lay there and no one could do anything.”

each one next report From this source, Haley’s family announced plans to file a wrongful death lawsuit against New Jersey Transit, “state officials and others.” It should be noted, state officials have not yet publicly confirmed that Haley was the deceased train operator.

“Her family is clearly claiming that New Jersey Transit and other related entities, possibly the state and the town, failed to protect passengers and conductors on the train by failing to keep the tracks clear. there are trees or other debris. could have impacted the train while it was traveling at 60 miles per hour,” attorney Kila Baldwin told reporters on Tuesday, October 15.

Additionally, state officials have not yet publicly noted “how the tree caused the accident — whether it was on the tracks or whether it fell onto the train.”

Meanwhile, Haley’s employer, Alstom Transportation, which is said to be under contract with New Jersey Transit, released a statement Monday about the incident.

“Alstom is saddened to confirm that an employee, a train operator for the River LINE light rail line in New Jersey, was killed when the light rail line crashed into a tree on the tracks this morning,” the statement shared via Xformerly known as Twitter reads. “Our prayers are with their families and our thoughts are with the passengers injured in this tragic accident. We are providing additional support to all River LINE employees during this difficult time.”

Our prayers are with their families and our thoughts are with the passengers injured in this tragic accident. We are providing additional support to all River LINE employees during this difficult time.

— Alstom USA (@AlstomUSA) October 14, 2024

An investigation into the incident is said to be ongoing.

Another train collision made headlines recently in Michigan

In August, a separate train collision made headlines. EQUAL Shade room Previously reported, Michigan firefighters arrived at the train tracks on the evening of August 26. They reportedly found a 20-year-old man “partially entangled” in the train.

Furthermore, the man’s hand was said to have been caught between the train’s wheels, axle and engine. After about two hours, the man was successfully untangled. Finally, authorities have released more information about what is believed to have caused the incident and how the man’s life was saved.

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