Metrolink-Freight Train Collision

The official death toll is 25 at the worst commuter train accident in California history. Over 135 patients were transported, at least 40 critical injuries. Clean-up is now under way to open the tracks, with Metrolink officials accepting blame for an Engineers failure to stop at a red signal light. USAR members from Los Angeles City Fire Department, Los Angeles County Fire Department, Search Dogs for California OES, and heavy rescue units from Local Mutual Aid Fire Departments responded to this incident. A Full investigation is now under way by various government safety agencies.