Amtrak train traveling from D.C. derails in Philadelphia

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by PhillyFireDept via twitter 5/13/2015 1:32:44 PM
The Lt. Commander in the office of the Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy has confirmed to CBS News that one of their people is among the dead.

by WTOP News 5/13/2015 1:33:21 PM
Scott Goldberg, of ABC News, talks with WTOP from Philadelphia at 9:30 a.m.

by WTOP News 5/13/2015 1:39:49 PM
The U.S. Naval Academy has confirmed that a midshipman was one of the passengers who died in the derailment of an Amtrak train on Tuesday night.

Read more here.

by WTOP News 5/13/2015 3:36:57 PM
Afternoon #Amtrak trains ending in Philly showing as on time at Union Station, still problems north http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE5YaV2UUAA27Ed.jpg

by John Aaron via twitter 5/13/2015 3:40:00 PM
Ripple effect.. Bus passengers waiting to board for NY at Union Station http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE5ZiP3W8AEnTgO.jpg

by John Aaron via twitter 5/13/2015 3:44:53 PM
Philly's mayor says he's been in touch with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, recognizing many people on the #AmtrakDerailment may be from DC region

by Tisha Thompson via twitter 5/13/2015 4:08:37 PM
Photos: Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia

Emergency personnel work the scene of a train wreck, Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in Philadelphia. An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed and crashed in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Click here to see more photos.

by WTOP News edited by WTOP 5/13/2015 4:09:12 PM
Rebecca Bibb of #Woodbridge was in #AmtrakDerailment . Says she came to & had been carried off train re: @CBSPhilly cbsloc.al/1bPDNhP

by Megan Cloherty via twitter 5/13/2015 4:10:27 PM
Video of the crash site, from the Associated Press:

by WTOP News via YouTube edited by WTOP 5/13/2015 4:14:43 PM
House GOP panel proposes Amtrak cuts
WTOPWASHINGTON (AP) — A powerful House committee is weighing legislation that would slash funds for Amtrak by 18 percent just hours after a deadly train crash in Philadelphia. The measure includes $1.1 billion for the…

by WTOP 5/13/2015 4:16:02 PM
Navy Secretary Ray Mabus identifies midshipman killed in #AmtrakDerailment is 20yo Justin Zemser of Rockaway Beach, NY reports @NavyTimes

by Megan Cloherty via twitter 5/13/2015 4:18:30 PM
The latest on Amtrak crash in Philadelphia: Associated Press video software architect dies: apne.ws/1Hh7Z3y

by The Associated Press via twitter retweeted by ClohertyWTOP 5/13/2015 4:23:51 PM
@MARMC2013 Naval Academy didn't release name.. but mom did.

by OhMyGOFF via twitter 5/13/2015 4:53:29 PM
by OhMyGOFF via twitter 5/13/2015 4:53:30 PM
The @AP releases touching obit of Jim Gaines, video architect and father of 2 who was killed in the #Amtrakderailment bit.ly/1FeCipm

by Megan Cloherty via twitter 5/13/2015 5:50:11 PM
Awaiting an update on the deadly Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE52tsSUkAE6UIF.jpg

by mollenbeckWTOP via twitter 5/13/2015 5:52:30 PM
Red Cross greets bruised and battered riders at 30th Street Station - Kristi King, WTOP

by WTOP 5/13/2015 5:56:30 PM
Passengers stranded at Union Station try to find alternate routes north - John Aaron, WTOP

by WTOP 5/13/2015 5:58:40 PM
Neighbors who live near the crash site describe the derailment - Andrew Mollenbeck, WTOP

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:01:20 PM
by NTSB via twitter 5/13/2015 6:05:28 PM
Seeing reports that @SEPTA train was hit/crippled at 9:25 pm by "projectile" in same corridor moments before @AmtrakNEC train derailed.

by JJ Green via twitter 5/13/2015 6:07:40 PM
Thoughts & prayers are w/ families who lost loved ones last night, as well as to those who were injured in the derailment.

by SenatorCardin via twitter 5/13/2015 6:10:24 PM
Confident @NTSB will conduct a meticulous investigation into the cause of the Amtrak crash. They should keep the public apprised of findings

by SenatorCardin via twitter 5/13/2015 6:10:24 PM
Cant continue to put public safety at risk by undercutting investments in infrastructure. I urge House appropriators to pay close attention

by SenatorCardin via twitter 5/13/2015 6:10:29 PM
20-year-old @NavalAcademy midshipman Justin Zemser of Rockaway Beach, NY was killed in #Amtrak188 derailment @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE59QlDUgAAsEIB.jpg

by Michelle Basch via twitter 5/13/2015 6:21:12 PM
Philly Mayor Nutter: Confirms 7 dead from the train derailment #Amtrak

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:26:21 PM
Mayor Michael Nutter confirms seventh death in derailment, says search for others continues. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE5-wSNW0AEQARf.jpg

by mollenbeckWTOP via twitter 5/13/2015 6:28:24 PM
Philly #amtrak presser: We have made really good progress in accounting for individuals, still have folks we want to hear from"

by Megan Cloherty via twitter 5/13/2015 6:28:54 PM
.@SenToomey : "The scene is horrific and heartbreaking." #amtrakderailment

by Megan Cloherty via twitter 5/13/2015 6:31:03 PM
Mayor Nutter: "We will not cease our efforts until we're absolutely sure we've gone through every vehicle." #amtrakderailment

by Megan Cloherty via twitter 5/13/2015 6:33:35 PM
Philly Mayor Nutter: He spoke with Pres. Obama earlier, who pledge full support of the fed gov. Saddened by what happened. #Amtrak

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:33:50 PM
Philly Mayor Nutter: The train engineer, not the conductor, was treated and then interviewed by police. He made a statement to police. #Amtrak

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:37:42 PM
Philly Mayor Nutter: 243 people believed were on the train. Not a confirmed number. More than 200 people were transported.

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:39:56 PM
Philly Mayor Nutter also says that the search continues today for anyone who was thrown from the train or who might be hidden under debris in the train

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:47:14 PM
To see it in the daytime, is almost indescribable. It is painful. It is amazing. It is incredible that so many people walked away from that scene...I don't know how that happened but the grace of God.

- Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:49:20 PM
Nutter refused to discuss or speculate on the speed of the train. He also wouldn't get into a "policy discussion." He said there'd by another day for politics and policies.

by WTOP 5/13/2015 6:51:46 PM
MARC-MARC 435 (235 dpt BAL) will be delayed approx 30 mins tinyurl.com/marcsvc

by MTA Maryland via twitter 5/13/2015 6:56:07 PM
NTSB confirms preliminary data shows #Amtrak train speed exceeded 100 mph prior to derailment. Further calibrations are being conducted.

by NTSB via twitter retweeted by mollenbeckWTOP 5/13/2015 7:13:30 PM
NTSB confirms preliminary data shows #Amtrak train speed exceeded 100 mph prior to derailment. Further calibrations are being conducted.

by NTSB via twitter retweeted by ClohertyWTOP 5/13/2015 7:19:34 PM
Doctors at Temple University Trauma Ctr still treating 23 #Amtrak victims, 8 in critical condition. Mostly rib fractures treated.

by Megan Cloherty via twitter 5/13/2015 7:42:55 PM
Beth Levitt of Chick & Ruth's Delly says they've had midshipmen in all day and "the community's devastated" @WTOP http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CE6TPLXUMAAT57A.jpg

by Michelle Basch via twitter 5/13/2015 7:57:05 PM
less than 24 hours after a fatal amtrack derailment in philly, house appropriations comm refuses to restore amtrack funding cuts @WTOP

by Dave McConnell via twitter 5/13/2015 8:36:52 PM
MARC-Amtrak trains 151 and 181 will not operate on Thurs, May 14, passengers should ride MARC 517 or 523 tinyurl.com/marcsvc

by MTA Maryland via twitter 5/13/2015 8:50:06 PM
13 year old Marc asking for help to find his Dad, missing #Amtrak passenger.

by Helen Ubiñas via twitter retweeted by ClohertyWTOP 5/13/2015 8:54:47 PM

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