Metrolink Train Crash: Updated Through 6:30 P.M., Sept. 13 - News Story - KNBC | Los Angeles
Concerned Family Members
A "unification center" was established at Chatsworth High School, 10027 Lurline Ave., where relatives can meet with injured passengers. A phone line was established for that center at 818-678-3422.
"Our prayers go out to those who lost their lives, to their families and to their loved ones," Villaraigosa said.
Tyrrell said a hotline -- 800-371-5465 -- was established for relatives of passengers looking for information. A city hotline has been set up at 213-847-2117.
"We're just trying to cope with the situation as best we can," she said. "As you can imagine, it's just a tragedy. It's heartbreaking."
Lester Salay, a 52-year-old local Boy Scout troop leader, went to the scene with other troop members as soon as they heard of the disaster. The Troop 921 members passed out bananas and bottled water to police and fire personnel.
"The minute we saw it on television, we mobilized," he said. "It was unbelievably hectic with the lights and sirens and confusion -- mass confusion."
Salay, who was wearing a Scout uniform, met a man who had been active in the Scouts as a youth and was upset because he had a relative on the train.
"All I could do was help him and hug him," Salay said.
We are not heroes nor are we out for the "glory", we simply did what our Scout oath expects of us by helping others in need.
I am very proud of my Troop Leaders (Melissa Vogt and Robert Uzan) who aided in this tragic event.
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