Terrifying BART train derailment in Concord, California

• At least 50 passengers had to be evacuated.
• Minor injuries reported after the Bart train derailment.
• 70 people had to repair the damaged line.

Minor injuries reported after a Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) train derailment in Concord, California. Authorities reported the accident through the official Twitter account of the San Francisco Bay area Metropolitan Transit Authority.

“BART service stopped between Pleasant Hill and Concord in the Antioch and SFO directions due to an equipment issue on a train,” BART Alert reported on Twitter. Shortly after, through the official BART account, it was reported that the service was suspended in both directions.

Train derailment confirmed in Concord, California

Service was suspended due to a «reported derailment on a train» according to the authorities. Around 6 p.m., BART personnel, the BART Police Department and firefighters, were reported to have responded to the scene following the derailment.

No serious injuries were reported and the evacuation began «safely» around 6 p.m. Later, around 6:30 in the evening, the firefighters reported that all the passengers had been evacuated and the emergency teams were evaluating the condition of the passengers.

Minor injuries reported after derailment

“All passengers on the BART train that derailed in Concord have been safely removed. ConFire EMS units working to assess passengers for injuries,» the fire department said on Twitter. BART expressed appreciation for the support of the emergency teams. According to ABC 7 News, some passengers were treated for minor injuries.

Later, around 9:30 p.m., the Bay Area Rapid Transit issued a preliminary report on the accident. «The initial assessment is that heat played the main role in the partial derailment by causing a curve in the track,» the transit system said on Twitter. Filed Under: Concord BART Derailment

Team of 70 people had to work on the derailment

“The plan is to keep the bus bridge between Concord and Pleasant Hill tonight, but we WILL have at least single track train service tomorrow,” BART explained in the tweet reviewed by MundoNOW. «We have a team of 70 people who will work through the night to move the train.»

“Then cut the damaged track and replace it. That track may not be back in service by 5 a.m., but the opposite track is undamaged and trains will run on it.» On Wednesday morning the situation seemed to be under control. Filed Under: Concord BART Derailment

Crews work all night after accident

“BART crews worked through the night at the site of the partial derailment between Concord and Pleasant Hill. Thanks to your work, we are running single track service in the work area at the Antioch and SFO addresses this morning. The rest of the Yellow Line will have normal service, «said BART in Twitter.

Additionally, it was reported Wednesday morning that BART passengers traveling between Concord and Pleasant Hill (where the incident occurred) should expect 5-15 minute delays. No passenger deaths were reported during this derailment. Filed Under: Concord BART Derailment