New York Times Article

HOBOKEN, N.J. — A commuter train crashed into one of the busiest train stations in the New York area during the morning rush on Thursday, killing at least one person, injuring more than 100 others and creating a scene of chaos and destruction, the authorities and witnesses said.

The crash occurred around 8:45 a.m., when a commuter train traveling at a high rate of speed barreled through the barriers meant to stop it and finally stopped against a wall of the Hoboken Terminal building, officials said.

The impact jolted commuters on the crowded train and sent part of the terminal’s structure that covered the tracks tumbling down onto the platform.

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Conductor's fault or mechanical?

I live in the area. The train was heading south through my area into Hoboken. Its the train all of the New York City commuters take into the city. I have friends that take that exact train every single morning. By some miracle, one was on vacation and the other was late and missed his train. I've taken that exact train plenty of times myself. This one literally hit close to home.

Edited September 30, 20169 yr by Riley24