UPDATE: Amtrak train derails in Philly
An Amtrak train has reportedly derailed in Philadelphia on May 12. Tweets from Patrick Murphy give us the first images from within the train. This developing story will be updated as information becomes available.
An Amtrak train has reportedly derailed in Philadelphia on May 12. Tweets from Patrick Murphy give us the first images from within the train. This developing story will be updated as information becomes available.
Update at 4:42 p.m: The National Transportation Safety Board confirms preliminary data shows Amtrak train speed was over 100 m.p.h. before its derailment.
Update at 4:39 p.m: Seven people confirmed dead, more than 200 people were injured, and at least eight people are in critical condition after Amtrak train derailment.
Update at 9:34 a.m: Six dead in Amtrak train derailment.
Update at 9:20 a.m:
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Update at 12:32 a.m.: "My thoughts and prayers are with all of those impacted by tonight’s train derailment," Governor Tom Wolf said in the statement he released in response to the derailment. "For those who lost their lives, those who were injured, and the families of all involved, this situation is devastating. I want to sincerely thank our first responders for their brave and quick action. I am closely monitoring the situation and I am in contact with state and local authorities."
Update at 12:20 a.m.: Fire Department has declared the disaster scene is "under control."
Update at 11:50 p.m.: Amtrak issues its third tweet of the night.
Individuals with questions about their friends and family on train 188 should call Amtrak's Emergency Hotline at 800-523-9101.
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) May 13, 2015
Update at 11:44 p.m., Mayor Michael Nutter confirms that there have been five fatalities.
Update at 11:16 p.m.:
Injuries reported in train 188 incident, all service canceled this evening btwn NY/Philly. Updates to follow: http://t.co/NrbRlMazfl.
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) May 13, 2015
Update at 11:03 p.m.:
Reportedly 10 cars went off the rails, and 238 passengers were on board, plus 5 crew members. More than 50 are reported injured.
I am grateful to be home safe and sound in Wilmington, and my heart goes out to everyone involved in the crash on @AmtrakNEC #188 tonight.
— Senator Tom Carper (@SenatorCarper) May 13, 2015
Update at 10:54:
Officials say at least 50 were injured in an Amtrak crash near Philadelphia http://t.co/PcGD0KX009 (Photo: AP) pic.twitter.com/bKPxFzMeR6
— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) May 13, 2015
Victims of Philly Amtrak derailment being brought to ER at Temple Univ Hospital. Massive rescue effort underway pic.twitter.com/CMpxC4eSns
— Nora Muchanic (@Muchanic6abc) May 13, 2015
Update at 10:45:
Mayor Nutter is on scene of the Amtrak train derailment here in Port Richmond, Philadelphia.
— Jonathan Lai (@Elaijuh) May 13, 2015
Amtrak train derailment. pic.twitter.com/fAwU7MFrZC
— Jonathan Lai (@Elaijuh) May 13, 2015
Update at 10:32 p.m.:
We are aware of the derailment of Northeast Regional train 188 north of Philadelphia and will provide updates as they become available.
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) May 13, 2015
Update at 10:28 p.m.: Several passengers are reported injured. The train was Amtrak train 188 from Washington D.C. to New York City.
Im on @Amtrak train that just crashed. Im ok. Helping others. Pray for those injured.
— Patrick J. Murphy (@PatrickMurphyPA) May 13, 2015
@Amtrak @msnbc @NBCNews pray for these passengers. pic.twitter.com/mksZNy7eqo
— Patrick J. Murphy (@PatrickMurphyPA) May 13, 2015
— Patrick J. Murphy (@PatrickMurphyPA) May 13, 2015
The Amtrak Passenger Information hotline is 800-523-9101.
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