Wednesday, May 13, 2015

At Least 6 Dead After Amtrak Train Derailment in Philaldelphia

Photo from ABC 6 / Philadelphia
At least 6 people are confirmed dead, dozens injured,  8 critical, after an Amtrak trail derailment Tuesday night around 9:30pm.


An early morning briefing, the city's mayor and Governor Wolf reported that 54 people were taken to area hospitals with injuries.

Train 188, was bound for New York from Washington with 238 passengers and 5 crew members. The accident occured near a curve at Wheatsheaf Lane and I-95.

Link to ABC6 Coverage
http://6abc.com/news/6-dead-dozens-hospitalized-in-amtrak-train-derailment/718111/