PHOENIX — A collision involving a light rail train has caused delays on several routes on Saturday, officials said.
The collision occurred near the intersection of Central Avenue and McDowell Road Saturday morning.
Public transit agency, Valley Metro, did not provide details on the collision but said the crash caused one of the trains to derail off the tracks.
Due to the derailment and delays, bus transportation was provided for passengers between the McDowell Road and Central Avenue intersection and the Thomas Road and Central Avenue crossing.
Service was restored on the east and westbound tracks where the collision happened by the afternoon, however delays are still expected.
More information on delayed routes can be found on the Valley Metro twitter page.
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