NTSB Advisory
National Transportation Safety Board
Washington, DC 20594
February 4, 2009

NTSB LAUNCHES INVESTIGATOR TO BART COLLISION

The National Transportation Safety Board launched an investigator to yesterday's collision involving two Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) passenger trains in Oakland, California.  Two cars derailed, approximately 300 passengers were evacuated and there were nine reported minor injuries. 

Robert Campbell, senior rail investigator, responded to the scene and is coordinating with the California Public Utilities Commission. 

NTSB Media Contact:  Terry N. Williams
                         (202) 314-6100
                          williat@ntsb.gov

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