A Line Service Returns To Normal After Crash, Semi Driver Cited
AURORA, Colo. (CBS4)- Service on the A Line was disrupted for several hours on Monday because of a crash between a semi and the train. The crash happened at Sable Crossing.
Normal service between Denver Union Station and Denver Airport Station has resumed. Please allow extra travel time for the next hour while we work to restore the normal schedule.
— RTD (@RideRTD) May 6, 2019
Service was returned to normal just before 4 p.m. The crash happened just after 10:30 a.m.
Due to a traffic accident at Sable Crossing, A Line service is currently being provided by buses between Central Park Station and 40th & Airport Station. Updates to follow. https://t.co/VqzFfHnk1A
— RTD (@RideRTD) May 6, 2019
Passengers were transported by bus between Central Park Station and 40th and Airport Station after the crash.
On scene: Truck 2, Truck 8, Heavy Rescue, Engine 1, Rescue 1, Battalion 1, Battalion 2.
— Aurora Fire Rescue (@AuroraFireDpt) May 6, 2019
South Sable Boulevard at Smith Road was shut down in all directions during the crash cleanup and investigation.
The semi driver was determined to be at fault in the crash and was cited for careless driving and disobedience to railroad signals.
A LINE UPDATE: Bus bridge is still in place between Central Park Station and 40th/Airport Station. Crews are on site working to clear the tracks. We expect to begin transitioning back to normal service later this afternoon. Updates to follow. https://t.co/VqzFfHnk1A
— RTD (@RideRTD) May 6, 2019
Minor injuries for multiple passengers on the train have been reported.