TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Police confirmed both the department and Tucson Fire responded Saturday afternoon to a crash involving two Sun Link streetcars on 4th Avenue near 8th Street.
Officials say the streetcars collided and derailed. Four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
One driver reportedly attempted a turn without confirming the rail had switched tracks, then tried to stop before hitting the other streetcar, police said.
Police said a federal agency reached out to Sun Tran to complete an investigation.
"Streetcar service has been halted until further notice," an official with Sun Tran said. "Two Sun Tran buses will service the Sun Link stops until the streetcar is back in service. Riders can look for Bus # 3227 or Bus #3229, the head sign on the front of the bus reads Streetcar connector. Please check Sun Tran’s Facebook page for Sun Link service updates."
Crews will need specialized equipment to reset and remove the derailed streetcars.
Fourth Avenue is expected to remain closed through at least Sunday morning while the investigation continues.
