Seattle's light rail operations were only normalized on Line 1 about four hours after the vehicle was hacked
A 70-year-old driver paralyzed a light rail line in Seattle, in the United States, for hours after following GPS instructions to the letter. According to local police, the navigation system led her to enter the car on an elevated stretch of track, which interrupted public transport on Tuesday night.
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The case occurred near Mount Baker station, where the driver was trapped on the tracks of Line 1 of Sound Transit. Although it is not a car made for railroads, the Mazda CX-5 SUV maintained traction for some time, until it escaped the track and was immobilized for good. Images of the moment were recorded by people at the scene.
When rescuers arrived, the woman had already left the vehicle. She was sent to a hospital in stable condition for medical evaluation. The police ruled out signs of drunkenness, but reported that the elderly woman was very confused and was slow to answer questions, repeating only that she followed the GPS. Authorities did not say which navigation app she used.
According to local media, the presence of the Mazda on the tracks forced Sound Transit to suspend Line 1 between SODO and Othello stations shortly after 6 pm. Trains continued to circulate on the unaffected sections, and buses were activated to transport passengers during the interdicted interval.
Mount Baker station reopened shortly before 9 p.m., and normal operation of Lines 1 and 2 was re-established around 10:30 p.m., with only minor residual delays. Despite the inconvenience, the episode ended without injuries.
