Tri-Rail train collides with car in Opa-locka, causing chain reaction

Multiple people were injured after a Tri-Rail commuter train near in Opa-locka collided with a car on the tracks Tuesday afternoon.

“The train hit one car, then that car hit another car, and there was a chain reaction,” said Tri-Rail spokeswoman Bonnie Arnold.

The accident happened around Opa-locka Boulevard when the southbound train hit a car that was on the tracks around 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Arnold said. The impact of the crash led to four other vehicles being hit.

At least four people were hurt and transported by Miami-Dade Fire Rescue in stable condition, Channel 7 reported.

The train was carrying around 150 to 200 passengers, NBC 6 reported. The five vehicles carried 10 passengers, NBC 6 reported.

“The tracks have reopened and we don’t anticipate significant delays,” Arnold said.

This article will be updated as more information is received.

This story was originally published December 5, 2017 at 4:49 PM with the headline "Tri-Rail train collides with car in Opa-locka, causing chain reaction."