Metrolink Train Collides Head-On With Freight Train
A Metrolink train collided head on with a freight train in Chatsworth just before 4:30 this afternoon, causing one of the cars on the Metrolink train to turn over on its side. The train was heading west at the time. According to a live report on KCBS there are 20-25 people who are injured, and of them 10 are critically injured and 3 require extrication. Emergency personnel are on the scene right now.
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At least 2 people were killed -- and scores injured -- Friday afternoon when a Metrolink commuter train crashed into a freight train in Chatsworth.
Reporting overhead in Sky 9, Gary Lineberry said it was a "real mess. And it's a bad one...no doubt about that."
The freight train looked accordioned. Several cars on the freight train derailed. Several cars of the commuter train overturned.
At least two people were killed, according to the LA Sheriff's Department. Casualties are expected to mount.
Tim Lynn reporting overhead in Chopper 2 said the crash was "head on." He added, "We saw people crawling out of the train trying to escape flames. The fire department immediately got into rescue mode."
Just looking at the aftermath Lynn said, "this crash had to be horrific."
The crash occured near Topanga Boulevard about 4:40 p.m.
The most serious injuries are believed to be in the front car of the Metrolink train.
Some people were believed trapped.
Rescue teams were on hand to extricate at least three people from the overturned cars, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The Los Angeles Police Department called a citywide tactical alert in response to the crash.
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