[03-23-2023] Sacramento County, CA – Three People Sustained Injuries After SacRT Train Derailment Along 7th Street

Three people sustained injuries after a SacRT train derailment along 7th street, Sacramento County, on Thursday afternoon, March 23, 2023.

The Sacramento Fire Department reported that the derailment happened around 1:30 p.m. at North 7th street and North B street.

Four people were on board before the accident happened. Two people were taken to a nearby hospital, and one person was given first aid while the train operator was unharmed.
N. 7th street and N. B street were closed off from public access.

No further information was released.

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