World

Two MUNI Trains Collide at West Portal Station in San Francisco

by Amy Judd | July 18, 2009 at 02:33 pm

591 views | 24 Recommendations | 4 comments

Two MUNI (Municipal Transport Agency) light rail trains have collided at West Portal Station in San Francisco; about 60 people were injured, but most of them minor.

West Portal Drive Station is located at West Portal Drive and Ulloa Street.

A service announcement is warning of major delays on the K, L, and M Lines and there is currently no service between West Portal and Castro Station but shuttle buses are running. It is not known how long these delays will continue for and passengers are advised to find alternate routes.

“Apparently the conductor for one of the trains miscalculated a turn. It’s still under investigation,” a police officer told CNN. He would not provide his name.

An eyewitness photo.

NowPublic will update the story when more information becomes available.

Feed Reader

taxi companies.. building contractors house movers..also total infitration of city services @bartsf #Muni county courthouse #SFPD ad nauseum
taxi companies.. building contractors house movers..also total infitration of city services @bartsf #Muni county courthouse #SFPD ad nauseum
Glad to see fare enforcement on #muni. If people actually paid to ride the bus maybe we wouldn't have to cut routes!
Glad to see fare enforcement on #muni. If people actually paid to ride the bus maybe we wouldn't have to cut routes!
After living here 3 years, first time I've seen'em enforce proof of payment on #muni. 38 inbound at van ness. Glad I paid.
After living here 3 years, first time I've seen'em enforce proof of payment on #muni. 38 inbound at van ness. Glad I paid.
To weight in the debate. http://twitpic.com/twkgj http://twitpic.com/twkku #ratp or #muni ?
To weight in the debate. http://twitpic.com/twkgj http://twitpic.com/twkku #ratp or #muni ?
I'm just saying that Powell Station wouldn't be high on my list of places to do Tai Chi. #muni http://yfrog.com/aubsboj
I'm just saying that Powell Station wouldn't be high on my list of places to do Tai Chi. #muni http://yfrog.com/aubsboj
lol RT @mattsbush: #muni turnstile in Castro station says "ASS OR 2.00". How nice that they accept all forms of Castro currency.
lol RT @mattsbush: #muni turnstile in Castro station says "ASS OR 2.00". How nice that they accept all forms of Castro currency.
#muni turnstile in Castro station says "ASS OR 2.00". How nice that they accept all forms of Castro currency. @munidiaries
#muni turnstile in Castro station says "ASS OR 2.00". How nice that they accept all forms of Castro currency. @munidiaries

0 See all footage | View Slideshow

Share: email story | add to any | | facebook | stumbleupon

recommend This comment thread is now closed

Jordan Yerman

at 15:14 on July 18th, 2009

The L-Taraval train rear-ended the K-Ingleside. No deaths or major injuries, apparently, but quite a few people were hurt. Muni, by the way, has kind of a lot of accidents, but mainly on their buses. (local paramedics have their own term for it: "Municide")

The crash forced Muni to halt service in both directions in the area. Buses are providing service between the West Portal and Castro stations and between West Portal and the western side of the city.

Amy Judd

at 15:23 on July 18th, 2009

Thanks Jordan for the extra info.

Roy C

at 19:18 on July 18th, 2009

Ah, the old neighborhood.

Webshop system (not verified)

at 21:32 on September 7th, 2009

The passengers will face some difficulties. The authorities should be careful in there activities this should not happen again. Hope it will not happen again.