Metrolink train hits SUV in Sylmar; 1 person injured
Metrolink train hits SUV in Sylmar; 1 person injured
by Marilyn Kalfus
GRANADA HILLS — A person in an SUV was injured Tuesday when the vehicle was struck by a Metrolink train in Granada Hills within hours of a fatal crash in nearby Sylmar, authorities said.
The crash involving the Antelope Valley Line No. 216 train was reported at 1:58 p.m. in the 14800 block of North San Fernando Road, Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Brian Humphrey said.
There were no reported injuries to the crew or passengers, he said.
The crash occurred about 5 1/2 hours after a woman in her 30s was struck and fatally injured by another Metrolink Antelope Valley Line train in the 13800 block of North San Fernando Road.
#Trainvs.Vehicle; INC#0848; 1:58PM; 14834 N San Fernando Rd; https://t.co/qE83B2dyuq; #GranadaHills; One person injured when SUV struck by Metrolink Antelope Valley Line Train 216. There are no reported injuries to the crew or … https://t.co/9vEdYAddMz
— LAFD (@LAFD) August 20, 2019
AV Line 215 to Lancaster is cancelled due to the 216 incident and track closure. Please take AV Line 217 with a a transfer to 215X originating at Newhall, making all stops to Lancaster.
— Metrolink (@Metrolink) August 20, 2019
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