1 killed, more than 20 hurt as NJ River Line train hits tree NBC New York [Video]

A fallen tree on the tracks led to a crash that killed one person — the train operator — and injured at least 20 more on a New Jersey Transit River Line train in Mansfield early Monday morning, officials said.

According to police officials, the incident happened at about 6:03 a.m. when a River Line train struck a downed tree in Mansfield, in Burlington County, NJ.

At least one person was killed and more than 20 others suffered minor injuries, officials said.

Just before 9 a.m., New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy confirmed that the person who died was the operator of the train.

I have been briefed on an accident on the @NJTRANSIT_RL earlier today in which the light rail struck a tree on the tracks, leading to the death of the train operator and injuring passengers.

An investigation is underway. Our prayers are with all affected by this tragic incident.

— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) October 14, 2024

Officials have not yet revealed the …