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The latest on Amtrak crash: A mix of injuries suffered(AP) PHILADELPHIA -- There’s been a mix of injuries suffered when an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia.Several people were seen being taken out of the train on stretchers. Others were able to walk on their own, some wobbly.
One man who was rolled past The Associated Press on a stretcher complained of neck pain.
The train was traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City on Tuesday night when it derailed in the Port Richmond neighborhood.
At least two train cars were on their side and dozens of first responders’ flashlights could be seen bobbing in and around the wreckage.
Read more on WTOP.com.
A passenger is carried following an Amtrak train crash Tuesday, May 12, 2015, near Philadelphia. Train 188 was traveling from Washington to New York City. (AP Photo/Paul Cheung) -
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by Patrick J. Murphy via twitter 5/13/2015 3:07:36 AM -
@Amtrak @msnbc @NBCNews pray for these passengers. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE2V-NWW8AAHBfJ.jpg
by Patrick J. Murphy via twitter 5/13/2015 3:07:40 AM -
We are aware of the derailment of Northeast Regional train 188 north of Philadelphia and will provide updates as they become available.by amtrak via twitter 5/13/2015 3:07:57 AM -
Was just on #Amtrak train that crashed http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE2flnGUsAAfFWv.jpg
by Beth Davidz via twitter 5/13/2015 3:09:16 AM -
EMT helping survivors taking them to the hospital #amtrak #philly http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE2hcFHWYAApjcj.jpg
by Beth Davidz via twitter 5/13/2015 3:09:18 AM -
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Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia; several people hurt
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of it and injuring several people, some of whom climbed out of windows to get away.
Train 188, a Northeast Regional, had left Washington, D.C., earlier Tuesday. The front of the train was going into a turn when it shook.
An Associated Press manager, Paul Cheung, was on the train and said he was watching Netflix when “the train started to decelerate, like someone had slammed the brake.”
“Then suddenly you could see everything starting to shake,” he said. “You could see people’s stuff flying over me.”
Cheung said another passenger urged him to escape from the back of his car, which he did. He said he saw passengers trying to escape through the windows of cars tipped on their side.
“The front of the train is really mangled,” he said. “It’s a complete wreck. The whole thing is like a pile of metal.”
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Injuries reported in train 188 incident, all service canceled this evening btwn NY/Philly. Updates to follow: bit.ly/1KHoMdO.by amtrak via twitter 5/13/2015 3:22:34 AM
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by Janelle_News via twitter 5/13/2015 3:23:45 AM -
Video I took moments after crash. People trying to open the door and get off the train.by Janelle_News via twitter 5/13/2015 3:23:47 AM
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Service cancelled between New York and PhiladelphiaAmtrak says injuries were reported in the derailment Tuesday night, and all Amtrak service is cancelled between New York and Philadelphia.There were about 238 passengers and 5 crew members on board, according to Amtrak.For information, people with questions about their friends and family aboard the train can call 800-523-9101.
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The latest on Amtrak crash: Train carrying about 240 people
(AP) -- Amtrak says the train that derailed in Philadelphia was carrying approximately 238 passengers and 5 crew members, including a number who have been injured.
The train was traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City on Tuesday night when it derailed in the Port Richmond neighborhood.
The cause is under investigation.
Amtrak says train service along the Northeast Corridor between New York and Philadelphia has been suspended.
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The latest on Amtrak crash: Mayor says at least 5 dead(AP) -- The mayor says at least five people were killed and six people were critically injured when an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia.
The train was traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City on Tuesday night when it derailed in the Port Richmond neighborhood.
Mayor Michael Nutter stressed at a late-night news conference that the death toll was preliminary.
He called it "an absolute disastrous mess'' and said he'd never seen anything like it.''
The cause of the crash wasn't immediately known.
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by The Associated Press via twitter 5/13/2015 3:55:52 AM -
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Amtrak train derailment ‘disastrous mess,’ kills 5 people
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed and tipped over in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of it, killing at least five people and injuring several more. Some passengers climbed out of windows to get away.
Mayor Michael Nutter, who confirmed the deaths, said the scene was horrific.
“It is an absolute disastrous mess,” he said. “I’ve never seen anything like this in my life.”
Firefighters said dozens of people were hospitalized and six were critically injured.
Train 188, a Northeast Regional, had left Washington, D.C. The front of the train was going into a turn when it started to shake before coming to a sudden stop.
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The latest on Amtrak crash: Mayor says cars ripped apart(AP) -- The mayor say an Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia has left at least seven cars including the engine "in disarray.''
Mayor Michael Nutter says there were train cars that were ``completely overturned, on their side, ripped apart.''
The train was traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City on Tuesday night when it derailed in the Port Richmond neighborhood.
Nutter says the engine completely separated from the rest of the train.
The cause of the derailment is under investigation.
The National Transportation Safety Board says it's sending a team of investigators to the crash site. They are expected to arrive in the morning. -
MORE: Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, killing at least 5 people; mayor calls scene "disastrous mess" apne.ws/1FcRpiSby The Associated Press via twitter 5/13/2015 4:25:49 AM
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Several people were trapped inside Amtrak train. Secondary searches underway right now. on.nbc10.com/ISchpjW http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE21-aVWAAAQy2P.jpg
by NBC10 Philadelphia via twitter 5/13/2015 4:26:26 AM -
The latest on Amtrak crash: Area resident describes chaos(AP) -- A Philadelphia man who lives near the train tracks where an Amtrak train derailed says it sounded like "a bunch of shopping carts crashing into each other.''
David Hernandez says the sound lasted for a few seconds. Then, he heard chaos. Neighbors started screaming.
The train carrying 243 people was traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City on Tuesday night when it derailed.
The accident happened in Port Richmond, a riverfront neighborhood of modest rowhomes and old industrial buildings. It's a busy section of the Northeast Corridor where Amtrak, freight and commuter trains run close to each other. -
The latest on Amtrak crash: Governor calls it ‘devastating’
(AP) -- Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says his thoughts and prayers are with the people affected by an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia.
City officials say at least five people were killed and dozens were injured Tuesday night when the train traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City derailed in the Port Richmond neighborhood.
Wolf calls the situation “devastating.”
He is thanking first responders for what he calls “their brave and quick action.”
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by Yameen Allworld "Holladay" via Instagram 5/13/2015 4:58:20 AM -
The latest on Amtrak crash: At least 130 go to hospitals(AP) -- At least 130 people have been taken to hospitals to get checked out after an Amtrak train derailed in Philadelphia.
The train was carrying 243 people from Washington, D.C., to New York City on Tuesday night
when it derailed.
A spokesman for Temple University Hospital says at least 36 people injured in the crash have been brought there in varying conditions.
A spokeswoman for Aria Health says its hospital in Frankford got about 36 patients while 23 were brought to its Torresdale hospital.
A spokesman for Hahnemann University Hospital says it has seen 25 patients.
And a spokesman for Albert Einstein Medical Center says it has treated 10 patients.
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The latest on Amtrak crash in Philadelphia: Pennsylvania governor says he's praying for those affected apne.ws/1JGsOmgby The Associated Press via twitter 5/13/2015 5:15:00 AM
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The latest on Amtrak crash: All 7 cars came off the tracks(AP) -- Officials say all seven cars of an Amtrak train that derailed in Philadelphia came off the tracks.
The train was carrying 243 people from Washington, D.C., to New York City on Tuesday night when it derailed in the Port Richmond neighborhood.
Fire Department spokesman Clifford Gilliam says the train had six passenger cars and the engine.
Mayor Michael Nutter says at least five people were killed and at least 65 people were transported to hospitals, including six in critical condition.
Nutter says not everyone who was on the train has been accounted for.
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf says the state will help Philadelphia in ``whatever way we can.''
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The Latest on Amtrak crash in Philadelphia: All 7 cars of train that derailed came off tracks, officials say apne.ws/1JGvG2wby The Associated Press via twitter 5/13/2015 5:51:17 AM
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Statement issued 1:15 a.m. 5/13/15 by Amtrak:
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of life from Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 that derailed north of Philadelphia Tuesday evening. We ask the news media to be respectful of our customers, our employees, and their families.
There were approximately 238 passengers and 5 crew members on board. Individuals with questions about their friends and family on this train should call the Amtrak Incident Hotline 800-523-9101. Amtrak has also established a Family Assistance Center to work closely with family and friends of individuals on the train.
Local emergency responders are on the scene and an investigation is ongoing. Northeast Corridor service between New York and Philadelphia remains suspended. A service plan for Wednesday, May 13, will be announced soon.
Additional updates will be provided when available, including on the Amtrak blog: http://blog.amtrak.com/2015/05/amtrak-northeast-regional-train-188-north-philadelphia/" -
Amtrak to offer modified service WednesdayFor Wednesday, Amtrak says service will be provided between Washington and Philadelphia, Harrisburg and Philadelphia, and New York and Boston. There will be no Amtrak service between New York and Philadelphia, but New Jersey Transit will honor Amtrak tickets between New York City and Trenton, according to Amtrak.Other Amtrak Service between New York and Albany-Rensselaer; New Haven and Springfield, Mass., and other points will operate.Service was suspended between New York and Philadelphia late Tuesday following the derailment.
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NBC Washington's Adam Tuss says that we probably won't get many quick answers, but that what he's heard so far points to a high rate of speed.
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One gathering spot for families of #Amtrak victims in Philly. #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4HB4bWAAA9wyh.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 9:44:26 AM -
Some #Amtrak victims/walking wounded/families being helped by #RedCross at Philly's Amtrak 30th St Station #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4Npx1WEAA-cOw.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 10:13:23 AM -
Emergency response/assistance for #Amtrak victims in Philly is coming fr far and wide #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4OGwvWoAEzWfd.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 10:15:20 AM -
by pcheung630 via twitter 5/13/2015 10:21:17 AM -
#Amtrak crash victim Jason Scott escaped with only one shoe but can't Believe he's alive #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4R86DW8AAOOWA.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 10:32:10 AM -
#Amtrak workers going back and forth from the site of the derailment. #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4YWcSUUAA14je.jpg
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 5/13/2015 11:00:09 AM -
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Roads are blocked off by police cars and ambulances. #Amtrak188 #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4ZKhcWAAA-55f.jpg
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 5/13/2015 11:03:42 AM -
#AmtrakCrash victim Jason Scott of NY shows the triage ticket attached to his arm before release from the hospital #WTOPby Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 11:13:21 AM
