BREAKING NEWS * US & CANADA – WASHINGTON: Amtrak train derails in Washington state, leaving at least 6 dead
An Amtrak train traveling from Seattle to Portland, Ore., derailed near a highway overpass in Pierce County, Washington, on Monday morning, leaving at least 6 people dead and dozens of others injured. The National Transportation Safety Board is en route to the scene. See the blog below for the latest updates on the crash and the investigation.
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32 minutes agoDylan Stableford
What we know:
• An Amtrak train derailed near an I-5 overpass in Washington state on Monday morning.• At least 6 people were killed in the crash, according to the Associated Press.• Dozens of others were injured and transported to local hospitals.• The commuter train, No. 501, was traveling from Seattle to Portland, Ore., when it derailed.• There were approximately 78 passengers and five crew members on board the train at the time of the crash, Amtrak said.• Several cars were also struck by the train but no motorists were killed, police said.• Photos posted to social media showed twisted wreckage and train cars dangling from the tracks.• Monday was the first day of expanded service on the Amtrak Cascades line.• It was the train’s inaugural run between Seattle and Portland.• The National Transportation Safety Board has launched an investigation into the derailment.• A U.S. official told Reuters that “track obstruction” is seen as a possible cause. -
1 hour agoDylan Stableford
NTSB briefing
In Washington, D.C., National Transportation Safety Board spokeswoman Bella Dinh-Zarr told reporters the NTSB is launching a “go team” of 20 investigators that will arrive on scene later tonight. Dinh-Zarr refused to speculate on the cause of the crash. -
2 hours agoDylan Stableford
“Let me begin by expressing our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt prayers for the victims of the train derailment in Washington state. We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities. It is all the more reason why we must start immediately fixing the infrastructure of the United States.” — President Trump before delivering a speech on national security in Washington, D.C., on Monday -
54 minutes agoDylan Stableford
Trump tweets again
Donald J. Trump@realDonaldTrumpMy thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in the train accident in DuPont, Washington. Thank you to all of our wonderful First Responders who are on the scene. We are currently monitoring here at the White House.
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2 hours agoDylan Stableford
A derailed train is seen on southbound Interstate 5 in DuPont, Wash., on Monday. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte)
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2 hours agoDylan Stableford
‘Track obstruction’
A U.S. official told Reuters that “track obstruction” is being seen as a possible cause of Monday’s train derailment. -
2 hours agoDylan Stableford
President Trump reacts
The train accident that just occurred in DuPont, WA shows more than ever why our soon to be submitted infrastructure plan must be approved quickly. Seven trillion dollars spent in the Middle East while our roads, bridges, tunnels, railways (and more) crumble! Not for long!
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3 hours agoDylan Stableford
At least 6 dead, AP reports
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — U.S. official: At least 6 killed in Amtrak train derailment outside Seattle. -
3 hours agoDylan Stableford
Mayor had voiced safety concerns
Earlier this month, the mayor of Lakewood, Wash., expressed safety concerns about the new rail plan that required the tracks to be upgraded to allow Amtrak’s high-speed trains.“Come back when there is that accident and try to justify not putting in those safety enhancements,” Mayor Don Anderson told Washington state transportation officials. “Or you can go back now and advocate for the money to do it, because this project was never needed and endangers our citizens.” -
Images of tragedy: A deadly train derailment in Washington State. https://t.co/0oQ90IEEgzhttps://t.co/mBg2SnfgLD
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3 hours agoNTSB is launching a go-team to investigate the Amtrak passenger train derailment in the State of Washington. Team will depart DC today. Additional information to follow when available.
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3 hours agoKelli Grant
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Latest update regarding train 501: https://t.co/sn4sruYLbY https://t.co/3Gt3fQXV99
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3 hours agoHeartbroken by the news coming out of WA right now. As my staff works to get more info, my thoughts are w/ everyone affected, including the 1st responders doing their best to keep people safe. –PM
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3 hours agoFollowing the derailment near Olympia closely. Praying for everyone on board and affected by this. Thanks to our first responders. Follow @wsdot_tacoma and @wspd1pio for updated information.
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4 hours agoFamily reunification center at DuPont City Hall. Do NOT come to the scene.
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4 hours agoChristopher Wilson
More images from the Piece County Sheriff Department:
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4 hours agoDylan Stableford
At least 3 dead: report
Pierce County Sheriff’s spokesman Ed Troyer told the Tacoma News Tribune that at least three passengers aboard the Amtrak train were killed in Monday’s derailment. Several drivers were injured, but there were no fatalities among injured motorists.
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Stephen L3 hours ago
Some people are saying the accident was caused by a truck on the tracks but look at the pictures. The track is elevated well above the road. Perhaps the confusion is that when the train car fell it hit a truck. -
John4 hours ago
Life is a gamble. Never can tell when you will be in the wrong place at the wrong time in life. Sad but true. There is danger almost everywhere -
Athena512894 hours ago
Right during Hanukkah and a week before Christmas- how awful to know right now people are getting phone calls and receiving the most devastating news one can receive- their loved one is not coming home tonight. -
Giorgi
4 hours ago
As said ,live each day as if it is your last! Very sad news! -
Rob4 hours ago
ugh my heart breaks for the families who lost their loved ones ESPECIALLY so close to Christmas 😢 -
Rebeldawg4 hours ago
Damned shame this close to Christmas…prayers sent ! -
Gregory Sims4 hours ago
Hey everyone– if there was a truck on the tracks, that’s not an infrastructure problem. Much sympathy to the victims and their families . -
Alice4 hours ago
HOLD OFF on POLITICS…PRAYERS to ALL INVOLVED. -
Michael4 hours ago
They just had a major $800 million upgrade. We really need to have the Japanese look at our train infrastructure. They do that the best. -
JR
4 hours ago
This was the FIRST southbound train on the new high speed bypass line.. and the local officials on the route warned that this was an accident waiting to happen… it didn’t wait!
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Billy the Kid4 hours ago
I am glad I am Old enough to know when it’s time for Politics and when it’s time to come together and just say a prayer to who ever you pray to. Grow the Hell up. I bet there were people of all political beliefs on that train.You think it matters to them right now? -
Acj
4 hours ago
Praying. I can’t even begin to imagine how terrifying that was for people on board. My heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy. -
Chris3 hours ago
Karnes thinks 79 mph is fast? Ruropean, Japanese, and Chineses trains are doing 200mph -
Boss Hogg4 hours ago
Prayers going up to those affected. Be safe and help each other out. God bless -
Tom W4 hours ago
Very sad. No good time to lose loved ones but around Christmas must be even worse. -
The Junkman4 hours ago
I am sorry for those effected and those lost and their loved ones..Those of you that bring Politics into these stories should be ashamed of yourselves…. -
Will57 minutes ago
Our train system infrastructure is antiquated. The Amtrak trains are old, slow, and depend on tracks built years ago along side freeways. The train that derailed would be considered a “slow train” in Europe. The Germans have a high speed train called “ICE”. The “ICE” train connects the country and is very reliable and safe. The auto industry does not want a system like in Europe because they want to sell cars. While stationed in Germany, I loved getting on the trains to see the country. The Germans are way ahead of us in mass transportation, and lots of it is automated and efficient. We have a system that is designed for car travel across the country. -
Uncle Wilbur4 hours ago
Holy #$%$. I?ve driven through there hundreds of times over the years. That?s scary.God bless those affected. -
Lauren4 hours ago
What’s with the political jabs here? Geez, give it a rest for one second. -
Lloyd2 hours ago
Never take life for granted.
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