NJ Transit Train Operator Killed in Collision with Fallen Tree

A New Jersey Transit train struck a tree on the tracks, resulting in the operator's death and injuries to 23 passengers.

The incident occurred around 6 a.m. on the River Line near Roebling Station in Mansfield Township.
There were 42 passengers on board, with 23 sustaining non-life-threatening injuries.
Service on the River Line is suspended between Florence and Trenton, with substitute bus service provided.
The family of the deceased operator, Jessica Haley, plans to sue NJ Transit for alleged neglect regarding track safety.
An investigation is underway to determine how the tree ended up on the tracks.