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Six Hurt After Gold Line Train Collides With SUV In Pasadena
Train & vehicle collision at Raymond Ave and Glenarm St. Currently five patients: four from train, one from vehicle. pic.twitter.com/guaxu1EB2C
— Pasadena Fire Dept. (@PasadenaFD) June 8, 2016
Six people have been injured after the Metro Gold Line train crashed into a Mercedes SUV in Pasadena, according to the Pasadena Fire Department.
Five people from the train were transported to get treatment for minor injuries. A passenger in the SUV, who is described as a man in his 70s, suffered "serious" injuries.
The collision, which happened by the intersection of Raymond Avenue and Glenarm Street, was reported at around 1 p.m., according to KTLA.
Update: five transported with minor injuries from train, one with serious injuries from Mercedes SUV (male in 70′s). pic.twitter.com/XyEWnFjh4W
— Pasadena Fire Dept. (@PasadenaFD) June 8, 2016
One rider got pretty close to the scene. She wasn't in the train that got hit, fortunately.
more photos of this morning train accident on @metrolosangeles #goldline pic.twitter.com/VWJj5HTgK4
— serina Wrap your arms around me, baby boy (@swtlitlangel88) June 8, 2016
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Metro says they are working on repairs, and told commuters they should expect delays.
GOLD LINE UPDATE: Up to 15 min delays & bus shuttles replace trains btwn Fillmore and So Pasadena. pic.twitter.com/0UE7iPLqgJ
— LA Metro (@metrolosangeles) June 8, 2016
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