Fatal Amtrak crash in Philadelphia comes on eve of budget-cutting markup

Amtrak train 188 derailed in Philadelphia tonight when it reportedly shook as it went into a turn, and many people were injured. There were an estimated 240 people on board the train, and at least 50 were hurt.

The Philadelphia Inquirer said initial reports indicated that the train derailed as it was entering the curve, while social media reports suggested the Amtrak train may have hit a freight train. Neither Amtrak nor the Federal Railroad Administration

An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed and tipped over in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of it, killing at least five people and injuring several more. Some passengers climbed out of windows to 

At least 50 people were hurt as 8-10 cars derailed in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. NBC Philadelphia reports that roughly 240 passengers were on board, citing unidentified officials. Story developing Terms of Service · Trademarks · Privacy

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