VTA Light Rail Vehicle Hits Car In San Jose; 2 Hurt
SAN JOSE (CBS SF) - Light-rail service has been restored after a Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority light-rail vehicle struck a car in San Jose Friday morning, a VTA spokeswoman said.
The light-rail vehicle struck a car at North First Street and Skyport Drive just after 9 a.m., VTA spokeswoman Brandi Childress said.
The two passengers in the car were transported to a hospital.
Childress said she did not know the extent of their injuries.
No injuries were reported among the 20-plus passengers on the train.
A bus bridge was put in place for passengers traveling between the Civic Center and Karina stations after the collision.
Light-rail service was eventually restored just before 10:30 a.m.
(© Copyright 2013 by CBS San Francisco and Bay City News Service. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.)
