Several people were injured in Phoenix on Tuesday morning after a pickup truck collided with and derailed a light rail on Central Avenue and Indian School Road.
The intersection has been shut down.
Four people went to the hospital and one of the pickup occupants was pronounced dead on the scene.
Trains are not operating between the Camelback Road and Thomas Road stations on Central Avenue.
Shuttle buses are providing rides to travelers between the affected stations.
On Tuesday evening, Valley Metro released a statement saying the collision caused "significant damage to rail and power infrastructure, including the base of an overhead catenary system pole, which must be fully replaced before train service can safely resume."
Officials expect the repairs to last into Wednesday night and said they may impact New Year's Eve service.
Full statement from Valley Metro
"Following Tuesday morning's collision at Indian School Road and Central Avenue, trains are currently unable to travel between the Central Ave/Camelback and Thomas/Central Ave stations. Valley Metro has established shuttle bus service to transport riders between the impacted stations to support continued travel.
"The collision caused significant damage to rail and power infrastructure, including the base of an overhead catenary system pole, which must be fully replaced before train service can safely resume. Our crews are working diligently to restore service as quickly and safely as possible, but impacts are expected to continue into Wednesday night and may impact New Year's Eve service. Valley Metro remains committed to providing service through New Year's Eve and we encourage riders to take advantage of tomorrow evening's free ride period."
Service Update: Please use shuttle buses 7325 and 7326 with the head sign "Special" to travel between the affected stations. Buses will pick up riders at the bus stops near the Thomas/Central Ave and Central Ave/Camelback stations. #vmservice #PhxTraffic https://t.co/7PQ6wfK47X
— Valley Metro (@valleymetro) December 30, 2025
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