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Hoboken train crash: more than 100 people injured at New Jersey station Hoboken train crash: one dead and more than 100 injured in New Jersey
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More than 100 people were injured when a commuter train from New York barreled into a New Jersey rail station during the Thursday morning rush hour. At least one person died and more than 100 people were injured when a commuter train from New York barreled into a New Jersey rail station during the Thursday morning rush hour, officials said.
Jennifer Nelson, a New Jersey Transit spokeswoman, says some of those injured were in critical condition. Witnesses reported injuries, including one woman who was trapped under concrete and many people bleeding.Jennifer Nelson, a New Jersey Transit spokeswoman, says some of those injured were in critical condition. Witnesses reported injuries, including one woman who was trapped under concrete and many people bleeding.
At least one person has died, according to multiple media reports, but officials have yet to confirm any fatalities. New Jersey governor Chris Christie confirmed the fatality at a press conference.
Ambulances and firetrucks from neighboring cities arrived at Hoboken train station around 10.45am to help transport dozens of injured passengers.Ambulances and firetrucks from neighboring cities arrived at Hoboken train station around 10.45am to help transport dozens of injured passengers.
Several roads leading to Hoboken were closed by police. Pedestrians in the area meandered around the scene, looking shocked or confused.Several roads leading to Hoboken were closed by police. Pedestrians in the area meandered around the scene, looking shocked or confused.
Near the station, first responders continuously pushed media further back down the Observer Highway, away from the station. The scenes remained chaotic at 11am, with a mix of dozens of emergency vehicles, sirens flashing and media attempting to film evidence of destruction outside the station.Near the station, first responders continuously pushed media further back down the Observer Highway, away from the station. The scenes remained chaotic at 11am, with a mix of dozens of emergency vehicles, sirens flashing and media attempting to film evidence of destruction outside the station.
TV footage and photos from the scene show damage to the rail car and extensive structural damage to the Hoboken station. Images on social media show a train that appears to have gone through the bumper stop at the end of a track.TV footage and photos from the scene show damage to the rail car and extensive structural damage to the Hoboken station. Images on social media show a train that appears to have gone through the bumper stop at the end of a track.
“The next thing I know, we are plowing through the platform,” passenger Bhagyesh Shah told NBC New York. “It was for a couple seconds, but it felt like an eternity.”“The next thing I know, we are plowing through the platform,” passenger Bhagyesh Shah told NBC New York. “It was for a couple seconds, but it felt like an eternity.”
He said the train was crowded, particularly the first two cars, because they make for an easy exit into the Hoboken station and onto the Path train. Passengers in the second car broke the emergency windows to get out.He said the train was crowded, particularly the first two cars, because they make for an easy exit into the Hoboken station and onto the Path train. Passengers in the second car broke the emergency windows to get out.
“I saw a woman pinned under concrete,” Shah told NBC New York. “A lot of people were bleeding; one guy was crying.”“I saw a woman pinned under concrete,” Shah told NBC New York. “A lot of people were bleeding; one guy was crying.”
A New Jersey Transit spokeswoman said it wasn’t clear how many people were injured.A New Jersey Transit spokeswoman said it wasn’t clear how many people were injured.
The train came to a halt in a covered area between the station’s indoor waiting area and the platform. A metal structure covering the area collapsed.The train came to a halt in a covered area between the station’s indoor waiting area and the platform. A metal structure covering the area collapsed.
“It simply did not stop,” WFAN anchor John Minko, who witnessed the crash, told 1010 WINS. “It went right through the barriers and into the reception area.”“It simply did not stop,” WFAN anchor John Minko, who witnessed the crash, told 1010 WINS. “It went right through the barriers and into the reception area.”
The train had left Spring Valley, New York, at 7.23am and crashed into Hoboken Terminal at 8.45am, said NJ Transit spokeswoman Nancy Snyder.The train had left Spring Valley, New York, at 7.23am and crashed into Hoboken Terminal at 8.45am, said NJ Transit spokeswoman Nancy Snyder.
The Federal Railroad Administration dispatched investigators to the crash scene, said Matthew Lehner, a spokesman for the agency.The Federal Railroad Administration dispatched investigators to the crash scene, said Matthew Lehner, a spokesman for the agency.
Rail service was suspended in and out of Hoboken, which is directly across the Hudson River from New York City.Rail service was suspended in and out of Hoboken, which is directly across the Hudson River from New York City.
The station is a hub for commuters switching from the NJ Transit system to the Path system to head into Manhattan.The station is a hub for commuters switching from the NJ Transit system to the Path system to head into Manhattan.
Hoboken, which is NJ Transit’s fifth-busiest stations with 15,000 boardings per weekday, is the final stop for several train lines and a transfer point for many commuters on their way to New York City. Hoboken, which is NJ Transit’s fifth-busiest station with 15,000 boardings per weekday, is the final stop for several train lines and a transfer point for many commuters on their way to New York City.
NJ Transit provides more than 200 million passenger trips annually on bus, rail and light rail lines. More than 100,000 people use NJ Transit trains to commute from New Jersey into New York City daily.NJ Transit provides more than 200 million passenger trips annually on bus, rail and light rail lines. More than 100,000 people use NJ Transit trains to commute from New Jersey into New York City daily.
The Associated Press contributed to this reportThe Associated Press contributed to this report