The full but so far brief story from 1010 WINS News.A Long Island Railroad train sideswiped an Amtrak train in a tunnel at Penn Station this morning. There are reports of at least 10 injuries as a result of the accident. There are also numerous transit delays and street closures.
Please note that details are still very sketchy, as this accident only happened within the last hour, shortly after 7:00 AM. However, unlike the quote above, the radio has already changed the story to state that the LIRR train was rear ended, not sideswipped.
Also in question is what train rear ended the LIRR train. Some reports suggest an Amtrak train, others say it was another LIRR train. The accident happened on track 16 according to current reports, so it could be either an Amtrak or LIRR train. Although at that hour, Amtrak doesn't usually use track 16.
The amount of injuries is also varying wildly, inlcuding a possible 10 serious.
Most service is now being terminated else where for the LIRR. No word on disruption to NJT or Amtrak.