Metrolink Train Strikes RV On Tracks, No Injuries

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA — Service between Orange County and Los Angeles was disrupted when a Metrolink train collided head-on with a motorhome in Santa Fe Springs Friday morning. A fiery explosion ensued, causing significant damage to the front of the train. No one was injured in the collision, authorities say.

Shortly before 6 a.m., the 681 Metrolink train crashed into a vehicle near Rosecrans and Marquardt avenues in Santa Fe Springs, sparking a fireball.

"The train is the Orange County Line 681 to Los Angeles," according to Metrolink.

According to reports from the scene the motorhome was occupied by "four people who fled the scene of the crash," and police were going to the home of the registered owner as part of their investigation.

The vehicle was pushed down the tracks at least 600 feet, according to reports from the scene.

The 681 was the first operating along the Orange County Line for the day, according to Scott Johnson of Metrolink.

By 9 a.m. Johnson said train service had resumed on the Orange County Line, but some residual delays were expected on that line and also on the 91/Perris Valley Line.

Other riders should follow Metrolink and watch for changes in times and tracks for other lines that may have been affected by this crash.

Update: OC Line & 91/PV Line MTA buses will be provided from Fullerton making all stops into Los Angeles. OCTA buses will be provided from Buena Park. Updates to follow.
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