Metro Gold Line Train Hit by Falling Tree in Pasadena

PASADENA, CA -- A Metro Gold Line train car was hit by a tree that fell in the Pasadena area Thursday amid rainfall, but no one was hurt.

The southbound train was struck by the tree about 8:25 a.m. between the Fillmore and South Pasadena stations, said Kim Upton of Metro. The incident apparently was weather-related, she said.

Passengers were being accommodated by another train, and trains were using only one track through the area, Upton said. Additionally, busses were being sent to ferry passengers around the area.

Delays were of up to 20 minutes were expected, and passengers were advised to allow extra time.

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