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NJ Transit train strikes SUV while on way to Atlantic City

The crash took place along the New Jersey tracks in Atco, New Jersey, on Oct. 19, 2023

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An NJ Transit train crashed into an SUV near Atco, New Jersey, according to a social post by the transit agency Thursday night.

The crash happened when a train on the Atlantic City Line struck an SUV around 8:30 p.m.

The transit agency took to their social media to announce that the train is canceled due to the crash and substitute bus service is available for passengers.

Skyforce10 was over the scene where passengers could be seen exiting the train and being escorted by law enforcement officers and firefighters.

Then, further along the tracks, Skyforce10 caught a tow truck taking an SUV away and off of the tracks. The back of the vehicle appeared to be completely smashed in and the front windshield looked to be smashed.

It wasn't immediately clear if anyone was hurt.

Trains started to get going again later on Thursday night, but delays remains, NJ Transit said.

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