this is where the stop is in cockeysville.d it, using shut buses. -- shuttle buses that is working quicker than the light rail in this area. we hear that the driver of the train is okay, not life-threatening injuries at this point the most recent status for her. 9:20 in the morning that is when a light rail train was traveling southbound and it crossed the tracks right when a tractor trailer collided with it. the passengers say the truck pulled out in front of the train causing the crash. another car behind it all hit the wreckage. there's no gates at this intersection. the front of the train was crushed. the operator was trapped inside for a half an hour before the rescue team could get in there and get her out. she was taken to shock trauma where serious condition and not life-threatening there. there were seven passengers on board and two of them were sent to the hospital, minor injuries for them. the rest of them were left wondering how this all happened. >> he probably didn't notice that the train was coming up. >> a litt

lowell melser is at the scene in cockeysville. >> it looks a lot different than it did yesterday. there is still a lot of work to be done. crews were busy assessing the damage and temporarily repairing the line. investigators were out here as well. police are leaning towards blaming the driver of the tractor-trailer truck that was involved, who we are learning more about tonight. a tough job fort technicians and investigators as they go over the damage left behind after tuesday's crash involving allied rail train and an 18 wheeler. technicians will have to repair the overhead lines and two concrete pillars that will hold a lines in place. one will take at least a week to repair, meeting further in delays for riders. here is what it looked like tuesday. police say the crash when something like this. the 18 wheeler driven by mark zurich was making a right turn over the light rail tracks into the mccormick facility on gilroy erode when a train operated by deborah morton slammed into it, splitting the truck in half. morton suffered serious injuries to her legs and was airlifted to sho

. >> reporter: rail service is disrupted in koo cockeysville ar thursday's crash. as we take a look at west side othe westside not too many carsn liberty road but that those that are moving fine. if you're traveling on the outer loop, no problems to report as we take a look. there he with go from 795 to 95 you're looking at a 12-minute trip with an average speed of 53 miles per hour. all is clear at the tunnel from the fort mchenry tunnel to the beltway you're looking at an 8-minute trip. and from the harbor tunnel to toll plaza to 295, you're looking at a 2-minute trip with an average speed of 52 miles per hour. let's send it back to you, patrice. >>> baltimore is facing deep budget cuts and lots of concern over how the city is planning to make up a $121 million shortfall. a preliminary budget presented yesterday calls for $100 million worth of cuts affecting nearly every city agency. megan gilliland joins us now with the latest on the proposal, good morning, megan. >> reporter: with the $121 million budget deficit something has got to give. the mayor says the cit

us live from the scene with more. >> this is where the accident happened yesterday morning in cockeysville. the light from service is suspended in this area. the wreckage has been cleared from the tracks. there is a piece of equipment on the track this morning. it will inspect a this area for damage and possible repairs. yesterday morning is when the crash occurred. a tractor-trailer was trying to make a right hand turn when it collided with a train. it had only seven passengers on board. the truck driver is ok. none of the seven passengers were injured. the light rail operator was badly hurt taken to shock trauma. commuters this morning has to use the shuttle bus service. reporting live, wbal-tv. >> thanks. coming up, and nate takes over for a stay at home, on ogress show. -- on the "oprah" show. >> we will take a look at weather and traffic together before you head out to start your day. how about over here? n-- let's go back to the left. waffling is back at dunkin' donuts. for a short time only, enjoy the return of the delicious oven-toasted waffle breakfast sandwich. america runs on du

here's a look from sky sky eye chopper 13, where repairs continue on the big cockeysville track. one area due for a closer look is safety bur barriers. >>> yesterday's crash at cockeysville happened where light rail tracks run parallel to the entrance. >> very preliminarily right now, investigators have determined the truck driver pulled out in front of this one. there was active signals that should have prevented him from driving onto those rails. >> reporter: the stopped signal could still be seen flashing. and no turn signals were lit. about the only safety measures missing were the warning bells and guard gates found at street intersections. light rail was extended into hunt valley. >> with that stretch, where you have crossings at driveways, the determination was made for signals. for flashing light signals. >> but no arms that come down? >> that decision was not made for that at that time. >> reporter: but this accident is bringing a second look at that decision. especially given the power of the impact. deborah morton had to be pried free from the wreckage. she is listed i

. >> the driver of a tractor- trailer that collided with a light rail train in cockeysville cost the crash when he drove into the train's path. the train operator remains hospitalized with serious injuries. the warning signal devices were properly working at the time of the crash. we will have a live update on how the damage is affecting your commute from the mta. >> the new health care reform lot is continuing to stir up lots of controversy. this time it is genu waiting death threats and acts of vandalism against supporters. -- generating death threats and acts of vandalism against supporters. >> democrats are being targeted because of their yes vote for president obama to reinforce the federal ban on abortion funding. he has a death threats and profanity-laced voicemail. vandalism as well. offices of two female democrats had windows shattered by bricks. the fbi and capitol police met with lawmakers. top democrats said they are getting some protection. >> over 10. >> the threats have been called reprehensible. they say that republicans are fuelling rage. >> they have condoned putin

temperatures this morning ranging from 41 aberdeen, pylesville and cockeysville.back to 44 on the south side of the beltway in glen burnie. overall, temperatures near 40, officially at the airport. sun comes up at 7:02. looks like skies will try to yield a mostly sunny one, but will be filtered by high thin clouds that thicken in the afternoon. rain arriving this evening. let's see what happens as you try to arrive to work on time and get our first look at traffic. >> as we take a

. >> there could be several days before repairs are complete on the light rail in cockeysville after the crash. >> the driver of a tractor- trailer that collided with a cost the crash when he drove into the train's path. hospitalized with serious injuries. another delay in the trial of the twin brothers accused of setting fire to a pit bull last year. they were supposed to stand trial yesterday. it was on separate gun charges. they will put that trial on hold because of the father's case. determine his fate. they are waiting for his trial to conclude before going after the brothers. and dna has helped them save a case from years ago. a man faces charges of first- degree rape. a girl was walking home from a friend's house in 2003 when she was attacked. dna recently linked the man to the crime. he was taken into custody in wisconsin. >> republicans scored a success in health care reform last night. the fbi is investigating cases of vandalism. >> the new health care reform lot is continuing to stir up lots of controversy. this time it is generating death threats and acts of vandalism ag

. >> a light rail and 18-wheeler collide in cockeysville. when you see the pictures it is amazing that the train operator was the only one sent to the hospital. it happened just before 9:30 this morning at the intersection of gilroy and clubhouse roads. first responders found the train crushed. its operator trapped inside. and she had to be rescued by a special team. and was flown to shock trauma. witnesses say the truck pulled out in front of the train. none of the passengers on board the train were hurt. witnesses ran to help. >> if people were exiting the light rail, and they were shaken up. so me and payroll manager came out with chairs. bottle water. a little girl that came off the train was shaken up. cold. got her a blanket and tried to help. >> find out how today's accident may affect your commute tomorrow. that's tonight on the "late edition" at 11:00. >> a school bus hits a car this morning. in northeast baltimore. sending several people to the hospital. it happened just after 8:00 at loch raven boulevard and lochwood road. a bus c

as we head in through the next 24 to 48 hours. 52 degrees in pylesville right now. 55 in cockeysvillepushing in warm temperatures at 56 degrees currently uh, around ellicot city to 57 in glen burnie. we've got ourselves, uh, again, the clouds that look like they're going to dominate. i think we'll see bright spots, especially south and east. you have more of that in the eastern shore. we do have holes in the cloud fields here but it looks like this storm is really going to try to take hold. it is stronger than it looked yesterday. it's gaining moisture coming out of the gulf of mexico and as we follow this storm system riding up towards the northeast, it'll pump in all that moisture, that will get here as soon as this evening. should get out of here uh, by early afternoon tomorrow, but overall, uh, we're going to have a bill cool down behind this storm system. let's run through the actual numbers today. up to 67 degrees. we pushed in warmer temperatures. sunshine, again, we're trying to be optimistic there. any little bit you get will be behind thickening clouds into the afternoon. sh

pictures from skyteam 11 yesterday after a light rail train and a tractor-trailer rig collided in cockeysville. here is what the scene looks like tonight. charges are pending tonight against the truck driver accused of causing the crash when he drove the truck into the train's path. lowell melser has the latest on the investigation. >> what a difference a day makes. the investigation in this classic comedy in this case and the work is far from over. crews were out earlier assessing the situation we j. investigation in this case continues. it seems that the blame right out is leaning towards the driver of the truck. >> wednesday afternoon, repair crews and investigators look over the accident scene on gilroy road where a light rail train and an 18 wheeler collided. this is what the scene looked like on tuesday. police say the truck driven by mark zurich was turning into the mccormick facility when the light rail train operated by 51- year-old deborah morgan slammed into it, causing the truck to split in half and collide with a car that was right behind it. morton sustain the only injuries and w

. >> reporter: yesterday's crash at cockeysville didn't happen at an intersection. it happened where light rail tracks run parallel to the entrance. >> very preliminarily right now, investigators have determined that the truck driver pulled out in front of this light rail. there was active signals. that should have prevented him from driving onto those rails. >> the stopped signal could still be seen flashing. and no turn signals were lit. about the only safety measures missing were the warning bells and guard gates found at street intersections. something not all drivers have, following traffic studies and input from local businesses when the light rail was extended into hunt valley. >> with that stretch, where you have crossings at driveway, the determination was made for signals. for flashing light signals. >> but no arms that come down? >> that decision was not made for that at that time. >> reporter: but this accident is bringing a second look at that decision. especially given the power of the impact. 51-year-old light rail driver deborah morton had to be prie

. >> new information tonight about yesterday's light rail crash in cockeysville. 9:30 at gilroy and clubhouseds. tractor trailer hit a train. the driver of the train, 51-year-old deborah morton had to be rescued and flown to shock trauma, listed in serious but stable condition tonight. and 53-year-old mark sherrock driving the truck. charges against him are pending. >> and dna from a cold cases in arundel county connected the crime to a man in wisconsin. police arrested donnelle bellme, the man that raped a 13-year-old girl, certain. back in 2003. he faces charges of rape, assault, kidnapping and stalking. >> there was preliminary approval tonight, to a new drunk driving bill. backed by the maryland senate requiring first time d.u.i. offenders to take a breathalyzer test, each time they get behind the wheel. >> but, there is growing opposition and as keith daniels reports tonight. you may be surprised to find out where it is coming from. >> coming from the group, mothers against drunk driving. at issue, an amendment made to the bill today. now the bill woman date anyone found guilty of drivin

. >> reporter: yesterday's crash in cockeysville didn't happen at an intersection. it happened at a mccormick plant driveway, where light rail tracks run parallel to the entrance. >> very preliminarily right now, investigators have determined that the truck driver pulled out in front of this light rail. there was active signals that should have prevented him from driving onto those rails. >> reporter: the stopped signal could still be seen flashing. and no turn signals were lit. about the only safety measures missing were the warning bells and guard gates found at street instructions. -- intersections. something not all driveways have, follow studies and input from local businesses, when the light rail was ixtended into -- extended into hunt valley. >> when you have that crossing into driveways, the decision was made for flashing light signals. >> reporter: but no arms to come down. >> that decision was made for that at that time. >> reporter: but this is bringing a second look at that decision. especially given the power of that impact. 51-year-old light rail drive

it happened around 9:30 tuesday morning in cockeysville. the train had to be rescued and flown to shock trauma. she is currently? serious but stable condition. 53-year-old mike surcik was driving the truck. he refused medical treatment at the scene. >>> prosecutors dropped drug charges against twin brothers who are awaiting trial in a separate case for allegedly burning a pitbull. officials made the decision after the father of the travis and tra main johnson were acquitted of charges related to the search and seizure. the twins will stand trial at the end of june on cruelty charges. they set a pitbull named phoenix on fire. they have plead not guilty. >>> neighbors across baltimore are collecting cups in hopes of winning a championship. they're collecting anything that is recyclable as part the community recycle more competition. joel d smith is live with more and on how each the communities are doing. good morning, joel. >> reporter: right now in first place is chess wald and they're all collecting this stuff. repsychables it's becoming a