Delays On Metro-North Danbury Line After Car Hits Gate

DANBURY, Conn. -- Customers on the Metro-North Danbury Line can expect some delays Tuesday after a car hit a gate in Danbury.

Police on scene of a damaged grade crossing where a car hit a gate in Danbury.
Photo Credit: *Karen Tensa*

The damage to the grade crossing is causing some delays along the Danbury branch.
Photo Credit: *Karen Tensa*

Metro-North crews work to repair a damaged gate after it was hit by a car.
Photo Credit: *Karen Tensa*

Daily Voice

08/02/2016 11:50 a.m.

The 10:30 a.m. train from Danbury to South Norwalk has been canceled, though customers will be able to take a 12:03 p.m. substitute bus service, Metro-North said.

The incident was reported at around 11 a.m. in the vicinity of East Liberty Street, a Metro-North spokesperson said. There were no injuries reported. Metro-North did not have an estimated time for when full service would be restored.

Police are on the scene of the East Liberty Street accident, and are letting cars through.

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