A New Jersey Transit train driver died Monday morning after a River Line train struck a tree that had fallen on the tracks in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
According to New Jersey Transit, the train was traveling south from Trenton when it struck a tree just north of Roebling Station shortly after 6 a.m.
Officials have been updating the total number of passengers on board the train and those injured throughout the morning. As of 9 a.m., NJ Transit said there were 42 people on board at the time of the crash, and 23 of those passengers were injured with non-life-threatening injuries.
The remaining 19 passengers on the train were transported from the scene by bus.
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River Line service has been suspended in both directions between Florence and Trenton, but replacement bus service is available.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy said on X that he was aware of the accident and offered his prayers “to all those affected by this tragic incident.”
Chopper 3 flew over the crash site while New Jersey Transit Police assessed the damage.
A large tree truck was seen stuck under the front part of the damaged train.
This is a development story. CBS New Philadelphia will provide more details as new information becomes available.
