CRI听力:Seven Killed as New York Train Hits Vehicle

Seven people have been killed in New York after a crowded commuter train struck a car near suburban White Plains during Tuesday evening's rush hour, sparking an explosion.

Twelve others have been injured.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has confirmed the vehicle's driver was killed, along with six people on the train.

"What appears to have happened is a car was stopped on the tracks. It was hit by the train and the resulting fire and explosion of hitting the car consumed the vehicle, and then the first car of the train itself. At this time we believe the driver of the car has perished as well as six people in the train itself. This is a truly ugly and brutal sight. The track, the third rail of the track, came up from the explosion and went right through the car, so it is truly a devastatingly ugly situation to see."

The packed commuter train had left Grand Central Station in New York City and was heading to south-east New York State.

The crossing gates at the rail crossing had come down on top of the vehicle, which had stopped on the tracks.

It is not yet clear why the vehicle stalled on the tracks.

The MTA said parts of the train line would remain closed on Wednesday morning.

Shuttle buses will be arranged to fill the gap but authorities warned of crowds and delays for thousands of commuters.