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17 Hurt After NJ Transit Trains Collide, Derail In Essex County (UPDATED)
The collision caused a minor derailment and 17 non-life-threatening injuries, prompting service suspension and cross-honoring of tickets on buses by NJ Transit.
- On Dec. 19, 2025, two New Jersey Transit trains collided on the Montclair‑Boonton Line west of Bay Street in Montclair, injuring 17 people non‑fatally.
- Authorities said the cause is unknown as investigators work the scene, with NJ Transit police leading the inquiry and awaiting the National Transportation Safety Board .
- At around 6:47 p.m., the two trains made contact in Montclair west of Bay Street, causing a minor derailment while Kris Kolluri, NJ Transit CEO, and senior staff were on site.
- Service on the Montclair‑Boonton Line is suspended in both directions due to police activity near Bay Street, and NJ Transit is cross‑honoring rail tickets on NJ Transit buses with substitute service.
- Friday's storm downed trees and disrupted service between Denville and Lincoln Park, canceled the 9:04 p.m. Gladstone arrival and caused up to 30-minute delays between Denville and Morris Plains.
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