A train operator was killed and at least 16 others were injured in a train crash in New Jersey on Monday morning. The incident occurred in Mansfield Township involving a River Line train traveling south from Trenton, which struck a fallen tree on the tracks shortly after 6 a.m., just north of Roebling Station.
As a result of the crash, River Line service has been suspended in both directions between Florence and Trenton, with a substitute bus service available for passengers. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased. The injured individuals sustained minor injuries and were transported to hospitals for treatment.
At the time of the collision, there were 36 people on board the train, with 20 passengers being evacuated by bus from the scene.
Emergency medical services, police, and fire crews responded to the incident. “An investigation is underway. Our prayers are with all affected by this tragic incident,” New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on X after being briefed on the situation.
Additionally, several roads in the vicinity have been closed, including the southbound lane of U.S. Route 130 in Burlington County. The River Line is a hybrid rail service in southern New Jersey that connects commuters between Camden and Trenton, running parallel to the Delaware River and operated by NJ Transit.
