A Metro train and car collided Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024 in the East Los Angeles area.
A Metro E Line train collided with a car and partially derailed Wednesday morning in the East Los Angeles area.
Video from NewsChopper4 showed at least one train car off the tracks following the crash at about 9:20 a.m. near Third Street and Rowan Avenue. A hatchback with driver's side damage was nearby.
The driver was taken to a hospital, but details about the individual's condition were not immediately available. A train passenger was assessed at the scene for a possible injury.
The driver of the car was making a left turn into the path of the train when it was struck, Metro said in a statement.
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All other passengers transferred to a shuttle to continue their trip. A Metro bus shuttle was operating from Indiana Station to Maravilla Station.
