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Over 110 People Injured in U.S. Train Collision
More than 110 people were injured as an elevated train struck another one in Chicago City of the United States during morning rush hour Friday, media reports said.
The two six-car trains did not derail and there were no immediate reports of life-threatening injuries.
However, hundreds of passengers were stranded on the trains that collided just after 9 a.m. local time.
Chicago Fire Department spokesman Dennis Gault said at least 117 people were injured and would be taken to hospital. The most serious injuries appeared to be broken bones, Gault said.
The reports quoted spokeswoman for the Chicago Transit Authority Anne McCarthy as saying that it was unclear how fast the trains were going or if an operator missed a stop signal.
Following the accident, passengers could be seen standing in the open doors of the trains while rescuers with ladders helped them down to the street below.
By late morning, the trains involved in the crash were being moved to a nearby station so more passengers could be removed.
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