21 Feb 2023 | 05:17 AM UTC
US: Authorities responding to train accident in Los Angeles, Calif., late Feb. 20
Authorities responding to train accident on A Line in Los Angeles, Calif., US, late Feb. 20. Tight security, transit disruptions likely.
Event
Authorities are responding to a collision between a Los Angeles Metro transit train and a vehicle at 34th East Street on the A Line (Blue) in Central Alameda in south Los Angeles, California, late Feb. 20. The accident took place at approximately 18:15. Reports indicate that two people were killed and three injured. The cause of the crash is not immediately clear.
Heightened security and localized transit disruptions, particularly to the A Line, are likely into Feb. 21.
Advice
Avoid the incident site until authorities give the all-clear. Plan for local and mass transit disruptions into Feb. 21. Comply with all official instructions. Monitor local news sources for information.
