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Amtrak train traveling from D.C. derails in Philadelphia
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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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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 -
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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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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.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it was gathering information about the derailment. -
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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#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
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#AmtralCrash vic Jason Scott of NY shows the triage ticket attached to his arm before release fr hospital #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4b1nfUgAAJe53.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 11:15:21 AM -
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 5/13/2015 11:21:05 AM
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I hope you never learn what a TRIAGE ticket is. #AmtrakCrash vic tells his story #WTOP bit.ly/1RDVeD0 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4sad6W8AEyUb-.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 12:27:46 PM -
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Derailment survivor Jason Scott, of New York, tells WTOP's Kristi King that he wasn't afraid until he saw it all on the news: "I walked away from that? That's bananas."
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NTSB says there will likely be a press conference in the late morning hours on #Amtrak188 #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE4wlFJWYAA6vmw.jpg
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 5/13/2015 12:45:58 PM -
NTSB workers just pulled up in a dark grey SUV. #Amtrak188 #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE44hJfVEAAcwyh.jpg
by Nick Iannelli via twitter 5/13/2015 1:20:48 PM -
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Eastern Penn #AmerRedCross has assisted 75 #AmtrakCrash victims. Some on VAC here fr Brazil&Chili #WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE46OveWoAAefIk.jpg
by Kristi King via twitter 5/13/2015 1:28:06 PM
