Two Trains Stuck on Tracks, Passengers Evacuated
Wilshire Blvd & S Vermont Ave
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- A power outage on the lower platforms at Wilshire Blvd and S Vermont Ave in Los Angeles caused two trains to become stuck on the tracks. Police are assisting with the evacuation of passengers, and no injuries have been reported.
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A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wilshire Blvd & S Vermont Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wilshire Blvd & S Vermont Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wilshire Blvd & S Vermont Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wilshire Blvd & S Vermont Ave.
A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Wilshire Blvd & S Vermont Ave.
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LAFD: Koreatown Stalled Train in Tunnel 07-10-2026 6:59pm 3191 Wilshire Bl MAP: https://bit.ly/44pKi7Z First arriving companies found a train with 4 cars stalled before the Westlake Redline station, on the alinement right. The train was estimated to be about 1/8 miles from the station. LAFD companies operated in the investigation mode and found another train stalled. Rail Operations Center was notified and the tracks were shut down. It was determined that the trains were de-energized. An evacuation operation commenced for both trains. An approximate amount of 150 people were safely evacuated onto the platform. One patient was treated and transported. LAPD Inc# 4207. Approximately 51 firefighters assisted in the incident. Cause at this time unknown. Nothing further.
INC#1659; FS13; Battalion 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; Dispatched Units BC11 BC13 E11 E13 E20 E211 E220 E229 E29 E6 EM11 HM21 HR3 RA13 RA52 T11 T20 T29; Dispatch Channel 7; TAC 15; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
LAFD: Koreatown Stalled Train in Tunnel 07-10-2026 6:59pm 3191 Wilshire Bl MAP: https://bit.ly/44pKi7Z First arriving companies found a train with 4 cars stalled before the Westlake Redline station, on the alinement right. The train was estimated to be about 1/8 miles from the station. LAFD companies operated in the investigation mode and found another train stalled. Rail Operations Center was notified and the tracks were shut down. It was determined that the trains were de-energized. An evacuation operation commenced for both trains. An approximate amount of 150 people were safely evacuated onto the platform. One patient was treated and transported. LAPD Inc# 4207. Approximately 51 firefighters assisted in the incident. Cause at this time unknown. Nothing further.
INC#1659; FS13; Battalion 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; Dispatched Units BC11 BC13 E11 E13 E20 E211 E220 E229 E29 E6 EM11 HM21 HR3 RA13 RA52 T11 T20 T29; Dispatch Channel 7; TAC 15; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
LAFD: Koreatown Stalled Train in Tunnel 07-10-2026 6:59pm 3191 Wilshire Bl MAP: https://bit.ly/44pKi7Z First arriving companies found a train with 4 cars stalled before the Westlake Redline station, on the alinement right. The train was estimated to be about 1/8 miles from the station. LAFD companies operated in the investigation mode and found another train stalled. Rail Operations Center was notified and the tracks were shut down. It was determined that the trains were de-energized. An evacuation operation commenced for both trains. An approximate amount of 150 people were safely evacuated onto the platform. One patient was treated and transported. LAPD Inc# 4207. Approximately 51 firefighters assisted in the incident. Cause at this time unknown. Nothing further.
INC#1659; FS13; Battalion 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; Dispatched Units BC11 BC13 E11 E13 E20 E211 E220 E229 E29 E6 EM11 HM21 HR3 RA13 RA52 T11 T20 T29; Dispatch Channel 7; TAC 15; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
LAFD: Koreatown Stalled Train in Tunnel 07-10-2026 6:59pm 3191 Wilshire Bl MAP: https://bit.ly/44pKi7Z First arriving companies found a train with 4 cars stalled before the Westlake Redline station, on the alinement right. The train was estimated to be about 1/8 miles from the station. LAFD companies operated in the investigation mode and found another train stalled. Rail Operations Center was notified and the tracks were shut down. It was determined that the trains were de-energized. An evacuation operation commenced for both trains. An approximate amount of 150 people were safely evacuated onto the platform. One patient was treated and transported. LAPD Inc# 4207. Approximately 51 firefighters assisted in the incident. Cause at this time unknown. Nothing further.
INC#1659; FS13; Battalion 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; Dispatched Units BC11 BC13 E11 E13 E20 E211 E220 E229 E29 E6 EM11 HM21 HR3 RA13 RA52 T11 T20 T29; Dispatch Channel 7; TAC 15; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart
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LAFD: Koreatown Stalled Train in Tunnel 07-10-2026 6:59pm 3191 Wilshire Bl MAP: https://bit.ly/44pKi7Z First arriving companies found a train with 4 cars stalled before the Westlake Redline station, on the alinement right. The train was estimated to be about 1/8 miles from the station. LAFD companies operated in the investigation mode and found another train stalled. Rail Operations Center was notified and the tracks were shut down. It was determined that the trains were de-energized. An evacuation operation commenced for both trains. An approximate amount of 150 people were safely evacuated onto the platform. One patient was treated and transported. LAPD Inc# 4207. Approximately 51 firefighters assisted in the incident. Cause at this time unknown. Nothing further.
INC#1659; FS13; Battalion 11; Central Bureau; Council District 10; Dispatched Units BC11 BC13 E11 E13 E20 E211 E220 E229 E29 E6 EM11 HM21 HR3 RA13 RA52 T11 T20 T29; Dispatch Channel 7; TAC 15; LAFD Spokesperson: Jamie Stewart