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Valley Metro Light Rail Derailment in Phoenix, AZ | May 17, 2025 Incident
Video by Peter Kosednar
Valley Metro Light Rail derailment at 1st Street and Washington Street in Downtown Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Valley Metro Service Alert (9:15 PM · May 17, 2025): Due to a vehicle blocking the tracks, westbound trains will be servicing the riders at 3rd/Jefferson, 1st Ave/Jefferson, and 1st Ave/Van Buren stations.
Valley Metro Service Update (11:59 PM · May 17, 2025): The scene of the incident is clear and westbound trains are resuming their normal route. Eastbound and westbound trains are experiencing 30 - 35 minute delays.
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Washington St, Phoenix, AZ, USA