NJ Transit trains collide, suspending rail service; injuries reported: NJ Transit

Commuters board a New Jersey Transit train at Penn Station in New York, US, on Monday, May 5, 2025. New Jersey Transit is asking riders to work from home in the event of a potential union strike that threatens to shut down commuter rail service start

Two trains on the Montclair-Boonton line made contact earlier tonight, according to NJ Transit.

Injuries reported

What we know:

Two trains on the Montclair-Boonton line made contact in Montclair, west of Bay Street, at 6:47 p.m.

Officials from NJ Transit report that 17 individuals have been injured, though their injuries are currently being considered non-life threatening.

Rail service on the line is suspended in both directions due to police activity. An investigation by New Jersey Transit police is underway.

What we don't know:

The cause of the incident is currently unknown.

The Source: This article includes information provided by NJ TRANSIT.

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