Many Hospitalized In Phoenix After Light Rail Car And Vehicle Collided

According to the Phoenix Fire Department, several people were injured after a vehicle collided with a light rail car in Phoenix, reported Fox 10.

The crash happened as a driver reportedly crossed the tracks and hit a passing light rail car at 11th and Washington Streets.

The fire department explained:

"Crews came on the scene to find several people complaining of minor injuries from the accident and began their assessment and treatment of all patients. Emergency crews quickly de-energized the tracks so they were able to safely operate."

Six adults were taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries as a result of the accident.

There is no additional information available at this time about what events led up to the collision.

According to Valley Metro, a bus bridge was deployed to transport riders between the two stations.

Valley Metro wrote on Twitter Sunday:

"Due to an incident on the tracks trains are unable to service stations between 38th St/Washington and Roosevelt/Central Ave. A bus bridge is being deployed to transport riders between these two stations. Trains are experiencing 15-20 minute delays."

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