FAIRFIELD, Conn. (AP) -- A New York-area commuter railroad says two trains have collided in Connecticut, and there are preliminary reports of injuries.
The Metro-North Railroad says emergency workers are arriving at the scene of Friday's accident. The rail line referred to it in a news release as a "major derailment."
Derailment between Fairfield Metro and Bridgeport. Details to come
CT Rail Commuter Cnl
@CTRailCommuters
Derailment between Fairfield Metro and Bridgeport. Details to come
Derailment also caused collision with east-bound train. There are injuries. No trains running in either direction for awhile. Amtrak stopped
CT Rail Commuter Cnl
@CTRailCommuters
Derailment also caused collision with east-bound train. There are injuries. No trains running in either direction for awhile. Amtrak stopped
Additional Photos From The Scene:
Metro north trains collide in Bridgeport. Passengers say there are injuries.
Darren Kramer
@DarrenKramer8
Metro north trains collide in Bridgeport. Passengers say there are injuries.
Update: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 7:36 p.m. ET:
Fairfield Police spokesman Lt. James Perez confirms injuries:
Shortly before 7 p.m., Perez said there were reports of four injuries: one person with severe back pain, one person with severe neck pain and two people with unknown injuries.
After the collision, about 200 or 300 passengers walked off the train and remained with their briefcases, luggage, cell phones and other belongings.
Update: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 7:49 p.m. ET:
Update: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 8:14 p.m. ET:
Bridgeport police: 27 injured at St. Vincent's Hospital. 22 injured at Bridgeport Hospital. Atleast 49 total injured #fairfield
George Colli
@GeorgeColli
Bridgeport police: 27 injured at St. Vincent's Hospital.
22 injured at Bridgeport Hospital.
Atleast 49 total injured #fairfield
Update: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 8:39 p.m. ET:
PHOTO: Dramatic photo from inside the train from a friend who was on front #MetroNorth train headed to #NYC.
Kevin Michael TV
@KallMeKG
PHOTO: Dramatic photo from inside the train from a friend who was on front #MetroNorth train headed to #NYC.
Photo 2: Mangled metal from inside the train. Friend who works at #ESPN was headed to NYC. #MetroNorth
Kevin Michael TV
@KallMeKG
Photo 2: Mangled metal from inside the train. Friend who works at #ESPN was headed to NYC. #MetroNorth
Photo 3: Debris on seats from inside the #MetroNorth train crash. He was thrown off the seat but ok. #Bridgeport
Kevin Michael TV
@KallMeKG
Photo 3: Debris on seats from inside the #MetroNorth train crash. He was thrown off the seat but ok. #Bridgeport
Update: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 9:02 p.m. ET:
PHOTO: Aerial photo of Connecticut trains collision - AEROPIX via @connpost -
Micah Grimes
@MicahGrimes
PHOTO: Aerial photo of Connecticut trains collision - AEROPIX via @connpost -
Update: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 9:25 p.m. ET:
60 people have been taken to the hospital. There are five people in critical condition, one in very critical condition.
Governor Dan Malloy
@GovMalloyOffice
60 people have been taken to the hospital. There are five people in critical condition, one in very critical condition.
Update: Friday, May 17, 2013 - 11:08 p.m. ET: