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NJ Transit train accident leaves one dead, 24 injured

A tree fell on the tracks of a New Jersey Transit Light Rail track near Route 130 in Mansfield Township Monday morning.

Fire and rescue personnel are on the scene of a train accident in Mansfield Twp., Burlington County. A tree fell on a train on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail track near US 130.
Fire and rescue personnel are on the scene of a train accident in Mansfield Twp., Burlington County. A tree fell on a train on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail track near US 130.Read moreAlejandro A. Alvarez / Staff Photographer
    by Rob Tornoe
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A train operator is dead following an accident in Burlington County Monday morning.

A New Jersey Transit Light Rail train struck down trees on the tracks near Route 130 in Mansfeld Township just after 6 a.m., a spokesperson said. The train was carrying 45 passengers, and at least 24 were injured in the incident, though there are no reports of any passengers in critical condition.

The train operator has not yet been publicly identified.

Train service on the River Line is currently suspended in both directions between stations in Trenton and Lawrence Township, and Route 130 southbound near Kikora Road is closed.

Bus service is being provided to passengers impacted by the incident.

NJ Transit police are on the scene and investigating.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.