Train engineer dies, at least 23 injured after NJ train crashes into tree that fell on track

“Of the 42 customers on board, 23 suffered non-life-threatening injuries, mostly minor. The train driver has been confirmed deceased,” New Jersey Transit said.A train driver was killed and at least 23 other people were injured after a tree fell on the New Jersey River Line tracks on Monday morning, October 14.The train was traveling south from Trenton, NJ when it struck a tree about 6:04 a.m. north of the Roebling Station, New Jersey Transit said in a statement shared with PEOPLE."Of the 42 customers on board, 23 suffered non-life-threatening injuries, most minor. The train operator died. The remaining 19 passengers were met by a bus," the statement added.In an interview with WJAR, Norris Young, one of the train passengers, recalled seeing several people sustain serious injuries.Related: Incomplete Hurricane Milton Evacuation Warning Panic Some Florida Residents: 'Nearly Gave Me a Heart Attack'abc7NY Photo of scene" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/Is7o1lADoJj1K0.uS37U0Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyNDI7aD04Mjk-/https://media.zenfs.com/en/aol_people_articles_471/13eb82d 2f53812240195e730881dfc91" class="caas-img"/>“One gentleman had a cut, he was bleeding from his head. One had an open wound, a completely open wound on his head,” he told the newspaper, describing the tree as “gigantic.”Although the identity of the operator has not been released, Young told the station that he had built a bond with her."To have someone, even from that small band, just say 'how are you?' You know, when you wake up in the morning, how are you? You just know the smile and the nice hello, you know when you get there, and the next time you see this person, they're just bludgeoned " he said.“She just laid there and there was nothing anyone could do,” Young said.Related: Astronauts Nicole Stott and Charles Bolden each recall the moment they witnessed the Challenger tragedyI have been informed of an accident on the @NJTRANSIT_RL earlier today, the light rail hit a tree on the track, leading to the death of the train driver and injured passengers.An investigation is underway. Our prayers are with all affected by this tragic incident.— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) October 14, 2024New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy responded to the incident on passengers An investigation is underway. Our prayers are affected by this tragic incident."Never miss a story: Sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.On Tuesday, Oct. 15, River LINE service will run from Florence Station and the Entertainment Center in Camden, NJ Transit said in a statement shared with PEOPLE. Routes between the Trenton Transit Center and Florence Station will “remain suspended and replaced by buses serving all stations.”“River LINE personnel will continue to make necessary track repairs and, in an abundance of caution, we will continue to thoroughly evaluate the area surrounding Monday's accident before resuming regular service between Florence and Trenton,” the statement continued.It is not yet known what caused the tree to fall onto the track. New Jersey State Police are investigating the incident.For more People news, sign up for our newsletter!Read the original article about People.

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