Amtrak Train Derails In Philly: At Least 50 Injured In Twisted Train Wreck


Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train, 188 traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City, derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, with multiple injuries being reported. NBC 10 reports that at least 50 people aboard the train were injured, but that number has not been confirmed by Amtrak, or officials on the scene.

According to WCAU, officials on the scene are reporting that eight to ten cars have rolled over after the train derailed near Frankford Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane. Approximately 240 people were on board the train at the time of the accident. NBC reports that injuries vary, with some passengers leaving the scene with minor injuries, and others loaded onto stretchers by first responders.

Passengers aboard the train began tweeting photos and updates about the derailed Amtrak train shortly before 9:30 p.m. ET. Passenger Janelle Richards, an Associate Producer for NBC Nightly News, tweeted that smoke filled the train right after a loud crash.

Passenger Michael Black tells NBC that he tried to brace himself when the train started rolling over on its side.

“All of a sudden it felt like the brakes were hit hard and then our car. We were third from the last, just slowly started going over to the side. I tried to just brace my arm against it and then just got off.”

Taking the Hill anchor Patrick J. Murphy tweeted that he was on the train and asked for prayers for those injured.

Amtrak officials issued a brief statement on Twitter, confirming that the Northeast Regional train derailed north of Philadelphia.

It is unknown at this time how many passengers have been injured, and to what extent. Constant updates on Twitter show bloodied passengers being treated by first responders, and severely damaged Amtrak train cars.

[Image: CBS News 8/Twitter]

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