Semi Hits Maryland Light Rail Train

March 23, 2010
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. -- A light rail train and tractor-trailer collided Tuesday morning in Cockeysville, causing the partial derailment of the train. The crash occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. in the 10000 block of Gilroy Road. A tractor-trailer traveling north collided with a southbound light rail train. The light rail operator was trapped for more than 20 minutes. She was taken to Shock Trauma with injuries not believed to be life-threatening. Seven passengers were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

COCKEYSVILLE, Md. --

A light rail train and tractor-trailer collided Tuesday morning in Cockeysville, causing the partial derailment of the train.

The crash occurred shortly before 9:30 a.m. in the 10000 block of Gilroy Road. A tractor-trailer traveling north collided with a southbound light rail train.

The light rail operator was trapped for more than 20 minutes. She was taken to Shock Trauma with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

Seven passengers were treated at the scene for minor injuries.

Shuttle buses were called to transport light rail passengers to other stops.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

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