New Jersey Train Crash

One dead and dozens hurt in Hoboken train station crash in New Jersey.

18:49 30 September 2016

A woman has been killed and 108 other people were injured after a commuter train crashed into a railway station in New Jersey, United States.

 

According to reports, the train went through ticket barriers and into the reception area of Hoboken station. Firefighters and transport staff immediately provided assistance and helped people from heavily damaged train carriages.

 

Hoboken is a busy train station being used by many commuters who are going to Manhattan, New York. 

 

The woman killed in the crash was identified as 34-year-old Fabiola Bittar de Kroon. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie confirmed that the victim was struck by debris while standing on a platform. She also confirmed that the train’s driver was in serious condition and is being treated at a local hospital.

 

One commuter, Mark Cardona, was on the platform when the accident took place. He said the train missed him by 10-15 feet. He added: "It went full speed into and then through the building.

"I froze. People were screaming... The ceiling started to collapse. I ran for my life."

 

Ben Fairclough, a witness who was at the station, told the BBC: "I wasn't on the train, but I arrived just after it happened. There was water coming down off the roof and people climbing out through the windows.

 

"There were people sitting down with blood coming from their head. There were lots of injuries."