Train driver killed after NJ Transit River Line crash in Burlington County

A New Jersey Transit train operator died Monday morning after a River Line train struck a tree that had fallen on the tracks in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.

According to New Jersey Transit, the train was traveling south from Trenton when it crashed into a tree north of the Roebling station just after 6 a.m

Officials said there were 36 people on board at the time of the crash and 16 people reported non-life-threatening injuries. The remaining 20 passengers on the train were transported from the scene of the accident by bus.

River Line service is suspended in both directions between Florence and Trenton, but replacement bus service is available.

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said on

Helicopter 3 flew over the scene while New Jersey Transit Police assessed the damage.

A large tree transporter was stuck under the front of the damaged train.

This is a developing story. CBS New Philadelphia will provide additional details as new information becomes available.