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Dallas Car Accident Involves DART Train, Five Injured

Posted on Sep 29, 2011

A Dallas car accident involving a DART Train leaves five people injured after a light rail train and car collide. The incident took place at approximately 11:20 on Thursday morning, September 22, 2011 at the intersection of Live Oak Street and Good Latimer Expressway.

According to reports, a Dart light rail Green Line train collided with a car as the car was backing out of a parking space in the downtown Dallas area. At least five train passengers were injured as a result of the collision. Rescue crews transported two of the victims to Baylor University Medical Center. Their conditions were not immediately made known.

It was unclear as to how many people were in the car at the time of the accident. However, no one from the car was reported as suffering any injuries. The identity of the driver was not immediately released by officials.

The DART Train did not sustain any significant damage and was back in service shortly following the accident.

The Dallas car accident remains under investigation by local authorities. Police have yet to determine the cause of the accident.

This is an unfortunate incident, and we wish all the victims a speedy recovery during this difficult time.

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