2016 Hoboken train crash
On September 29, 2016, an NJ Transit commuter train crashed at Hoboken Terminal in Hoboken, New Jersey. The accident occurred during the morning rush hour, at one of the busiest transportation hubs in the New York metropolitan area. One person died, and 114 others were injured. The train operator, who was in the cab car, was among the injured.
| 2016 Hoboken train crash | |
|---|---|
The cab car surrounded by the destroyed canopy | |
| Details | |
| Date | September 29, 2016 about 8:38 a.m. EDT (UTC-4) |
| Location | Hoboken, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 40°44′5.64″N 74°1′40.08″W |
| Country | United States |
| Line | Pascack Valley Line |
| Operator | NJ Transit |
| Cause | Train operator's fatigue due to undiagnosed sleep apnea |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 114 |
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