10-15 dead in Metrolink train crash

Firefighters and emergency workers are now working in darkness as they rescue victims of a deadly Metrolink train collision that occurred in Chatsworth (see location here) this afternoon. Read the updated story (the death count has been raised to between 10 and 15) and view our photos from the scene. If you are stranded and trying to get home, see our page of resources, including a number for families to call.

Scott Glover and David Pierson's piece from Union Station includes the harrowing accounts of survivors. "It was surreal," one man said. "After the impact, it was dead quiet. Then I heard screams and moans. I couldn't believe how devastating it was. . . . I saw a lot of blood and people not moving."

Also, today in Corona, a driver died when a Metrolink train hit her car as she drove around crossing gates onto the track. At this time, the driver is still unidentified.

The Times will be working around the clock to update you on the latest developments.

--Bettie Rinehart

Photo: Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times

Comments

[mary]

This is yet another example of how many people are increasingly at risk in our society today for one reason, and one reason only: Children are not taught to listen, to obey, to learn how to be completely responsible. As a result, they are so busy as teenagers, horsing around, they don't make good drivers, they don't make good employees, and they don't double-check. Someone, should have known that these two trains were one the same track, going opposite directions, and it never should have happened. To be a truly responsible person, one must be taught early on that everything we do affects others.

[andrea]

me a roosvelt student share this afull pain whith your familly Mr. Grace (R.I.P.)we as a family will miss you.

[NoT n33d3d]

MR.GRACE WAS A GOOD COUNCLER AT RMS , WE WILL MISS HIM

ARAM

[Harout]

mr grace wat happened man ;
for a minute i didnt believe the truth
but wat can i say
ur in a better plave then us
so save us all a place
until u join u all

[wesley w]

mr. grace will be deeply missed. I remember back in 99' when you would ref the flag football matches. Inspired us all to be the best we could. You truly pushed me to be the best athlete I could, you saw something special in me, and it turned out you were right. Thanks for believing in me Mr. Grace, you will be missed and never forgotten.

[Shant]

Mr. Grace we'll miss u ....u were a great person and a great councelor at RMS and u will never be forgotten. R.I.P Mr. Grace Hope ur in a better place.

[no name]

Mr.Grace thanks for putting me in a football team. I loved playing and i had a great team exept some people didnt show up. We lost the championships but i still have fun.R.I.P