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| Six killed in New York train-car collision | Six killed in New York train-car collision |
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| A commuter train has hit a vehicle on the tracks north of New York City, killing at least six people and injuring 12, officials say. | A commuter train has hit a vehicle on the tracks north of New York City, killing at least six people and injuring 12, officials say. |
| They say the incident happened at the crossing in Valhalla on Tuesday evening. | They say the incident happened at the crossing in Valhalla on Tuesday evening. |
| The victims were the vehicle's driver and five people aboard the crowded Metro-North train. | The victims were the vehicle's driver and five people aboard the crowded Metro-North train. |
| The car and front carriage of the train caught fire. Passengers had to escape from the rear of the train. | The car and front carriage of the train caught fire. Passengers had to escape from the rear of the train. |
| Service on Metro-North's Harlem Line is now partly suspended. | Service on Metro-North's Harlem Line is now partly suspended. |
| The incident happened about 32km (20 miles) from New York City, railroad spokesman Aaron Donovan said. | |
| Passenger Justin Kaback told ABC News: "I was trapped. It was definitely scary - especially when people are walking by on the outside and they said, 'The train's on fire. There's a fire.'" | |
| The incident is now being investigated. | |
| Did you witness the incident? Were you nearby at the time? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. If you would be happy to speak further to a BBC journalist, please include a contact telephone number. | Did you witness the incident? Were you nearby at the time? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. If you would be happy to speak further to a BBC journalist, please include a contact telephone number. |
| Have your say | Have your say |