Woman killed, 4 injured after Metrolink train collides with car in Glendale

Deadly Metrolink crash in Glendale

At least one fatality was reported. The cause is under investigation.

GLENDALE, Calif. - Authorities are investigating a fatal crash involving a Metrolink train in Glendale that left a woman dead and several others injured on Wednesday.

What we know:

The incident was reported at approximately 9 a.m. on Brazil Street, situated just west of the intersection of San Fernando Road and Broadway. 

According to the Glendale Police Department, the vehicle was traveling northbound on West San Fernando Road when the driver attempted to make a right turn onto Broadway, which turns into Brazil Street.

Once the car entered the crossing, it was struck by an oncoming Metrolink train, police said.

The victim, later identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner as 35-year-old Zukhra Kurbanova, died at the scene.

Officials said around 150 passengers were on board at the time. Three passengers were injured, with one requiring hospitalization, authorities said.

A male bystander was also hospitalized after being struck by flying debris from the impact.

The incident led to the immediate cancellation of Trains 207 and 208 on the Antelope Valley Line, as well as Trains 320 and 341 on the San Bernardino Line. 

To help stranded commuters, Metro buses were deployed to provide shuttle service between the Burbank Downtown and Glendale stations.

What's next:

The Glendale Police Department is leading the ongoing investigation into the crash.