Train Hits Police Cruiser in Long Beach Injuring Passengers

July 7, 2010-According to reports a train struck a police cruiser in Long Beach accident injuring passengers. According to Fire Battalion Chief Frank Hayes the accident occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. in the vicinity of Long Beach Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway.

The Los Angeles Metro Blue Line train collided with the police cruiser pushing it down the tracks, pinning the officer inside of the vehicle. The collision injured the police officer and 11 of the Metro Blue Line train.

Rescuers had to use special equipment to cut the officer out of the police cruiser, which took about thirty minutes.

According to police officer Israel Ramirez the officer was transported to the hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening. Officer Ramirez stated investigators are still investigating the cause of the crash.

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Pasadena Multi Vehicle Crash Kills One Injured Five

July 6, 2010-According to reports a multi vehicle crash killed one and injured five others in Pasadena. According to Pasadena Police Department Lt. Rodney D. Wallace a three car collision occurred in the vicinity of Orange Grove and Madre Boulevards at approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday.

The accident occurred when one of the vehicles ran a red light resulting in the death of one man and five other people being injured. The identity of the man that was fatally injured in the crash has not been released and one of the other injured victims was listed in serious condition.

The other four people injured in the multi vehicle crash have less serious injuries, according to the Pasadena Police Department. According to Lt. Wallace the multi vehicle crash is remains under investigation.