>> multiple people reported dead on amtrak passenger train derailed in pierce county washington. along with the train victims several drivers were injured as they went through the overpass on interstate five. one train dangled above. >> we are aware of the fact that this was called an inaugural run of this -- this service but we want to check and make sure what thatly exactly means and find out more information about that. >> reporter: one morning commuter says the scene was sobering. >> there were cars on both sides of the bridge falling onto the freeway. there appeared to be it looked like a semi and a passenger truck that was underneath the whole front end smashed in. i mean, it was a very brief moment but that's what it looked like to me. >> reporter: more than 80 passengers and crew were on board the amtrak train. the national transportation safety board is sending 20 investigators from d.c. to washington state to investigate. >> several of our investigator

on the west coat will becoast we this afternoon. >> reporter: omar jimenez reporting. >> while the ntsb works to determine this crash it brings back memories of the crash that happened here in that port richmond just two years ago. amtrak train 188 derailed in may 2015. eight people were killed and more than 200 others were injured in that incident. the train was traveling 106 miles an hour in a 50 miles per hour speed zone. investigators determined that the engineer was distracted by an incident with a nearby train. in september, a judge dismissed charges against that engineer. you can follow the latest developments of the fatal amtrak derailment on 6abc.com. you can watch video from the scene in washington state. >> pennsylvania state senator day lon leach released a new

statement. john rawlins live in center city philadelphia this afternoon with the very latest including john some reaction from the governor. >> reporter: that's correct. leach is a state senator who has ambitions his goal in 2018 to get the nod to run for congress. he's a progressive. he's a backer of many women's issues but now he finds himself fighting allegations of misbehaving around women. at this point there are calls for his resignation. at this point though he has not reacted to it. leach's latest statement today i am taking a step back from the congressional campaign to focus on my family and work will senate leaders to address these allegations and fully cooperate as they are all vetted. that statement came shortly after the governor a fellow democrat said again it's time for leach to resign. >> i have had zero tolerance for this and back when i was in the private sector, i had

zero tolerance for it in the executive branch. i -- this is not something that anybody, male or female should be forced to subject themself or herself to in the course of doing a job. >> reporter: the state senator's district office in king of prussia opened for business today but no one was wanted to talk about the cloud hanging over the boss. the published allegations leach inappropriately touched some young women in other cases made crude sexual comments on the record aubrey montgomery a one time campaign finance director told the inquirer she was offended by leach's language. daylin suggested i just didn'tga prude and characterized me to my colleagues as the campaign's wet blanket. the more uncomfortable daylin made me the more he would dial up the intensity. the more i discussed my discomfort at his sexual and off color humor the funnier it was to him. leach donee denies he touched anyone inappropriately.

in the office when the humor racy as anyone the end of that campaign she toldmee worked for me. >> reporter: another staff said he witnessed behavior by the senator that was "totally inappropriate." >> reporter: so, leach not responding to reporters at this point instead putting written statements in his most recent statement which came ut about 2 o'clock as as i said it appears from the time being he is going to step back from his congressional aspirationingut has not addressed what the governor has stated which is that he should resign. live in center city, john rawlins channel6 "action news." sharrie. >> john, thank you. new jersey state pi investid fiery crash in burlington county. chopper6 was over the scene at fly and carranza roadamong towny afternoon today where two people were killed. the scored vehicle was wrapped around a utility pole. still no word yet on what caused the crash.

>> another thief has preyed on holiday deliveries, this time snagging priceless gifts from a fronpohe germantown section of philadelpa. surveillance video sho the man letting himself into a fenced front yard. he is accused o walk away with two albums of wedding photos an case. if you recognize this guy you're asked to contact police. coming up at 4:30 "action news" reporter vernon odom talks to the photographer who fell victim in this case. >> time now for a check of the accuweather of forecast. >> let's go outside, meteorologist melissa magee in for adam joseph today as we get started on a not too bad note,. >> that's right, brian and sharrie, temperatures are mild and well above average as we kick off our work week here. the high so far in philadelphia coming in at 50 degrees so that's the first visit degree day we've seen in nearly two weeks and in between that time, we've also picked up 7.7-inches of snow so we were up and we were down over the past two weeks. as you look at the numbers across much of the midatlantic region it's 49 right n in

44 in ut down to the south, 54 in washington, d.c., roanoke coming in at 60 degrees. here's satellite6 along with action radar. we've got a partly cloudy sky on the way for the rest of to and night but conditions and the weather will stay quiet and it will stay dry. so, as we look at the evening planner, we were mild for december. 6 o'clock this evening a number of 45. holding in the middle 40's even at 7 o'clock. then we'll dip down into the lower 40's at eight, 9, 10 o'clock tonight and dropping down 38 degrees. if you thought today was nice it gets even warmer as we get into tuesday. we'll talk those details coming up with the full and exclusive accuweather forecast, guys. >> melissa thanks. turning to the eagles and their dramatic win over the giants yesterday and they did it of course without quarterback carson wentz. >> yeah and with that win the birds clinched a first round bye for the playoffs that of course is exactly what they wanted. ducis rodgers joining us with reaction and analysis.

that was a pretty good win. >> pretty it was not but a win is a win. the eagles have notched off another goal. they'll host the oakland raiders in a game that might not mean anything. in his first games since taking over for the injured wentz foles threw for four touchdowns. the defense held when it needed to. now if the vikings lose on saturday, the eagles will lock up home field advantage throughout the playoffs. that would make the final two games meaningless. what would the birds do then? coach pederson cautions against putting the cart ahead of the horse. >> i've begun thinking but my focus is winning the game because on monday night because that to me is the most important thing. once we get to next week, we'll figure out next week. but -- but my mind-set this

week is all about the oakland raiders, monday night football and if we win that one, and like i said, pretty much these last few weeks we control sort of our destiny right now so that's the focus for me. >> that would be a good problem to have. the eagles came out of the game relatively healthy although safety patrick robinson is in concussion protocol. ron jaworski in to help us break down a few plays from yesterday. >> thank you ducis. >> a mission to help people in need has exceeded expectations. students from colonial school district collectly more than 7,000 batteries for hurricane victims in puerto rico. their original goal was 1,000. a teacher at wilbur elementary school organized this effort with churches who will distribute the donations. students took time this morning to count and sort the batteries. the seeds of greatness church in new castle is paying to help ship everything to the

island. >> it is time now for a first check on the "action news" traffic report today. >> all right, let's go live to matt pelman and the "action news" traffic center this monday. hi, schrat hi, guys. the good news this afternoon is pretty much anything could happen and it would still be a better ride than friday afternoon which was an absolute disaster. so comparatively speaking this afternoon doesn't look too bad in center city along the vine street expressway but we're stacking up especially on the westbound side approaching the schuylkill. in glenside big issues this afternoon. southbound lanes of 309, this is the scene at easton road and just up ahead there's a truck fire at cheltenham avenue. all blocked off here as you try and travel southbound on 309 away from acadia university is an absolute mess. you want to steer clear 309 southbound blocked just up ahead because of a truckire. in east rockhill bucks county an accident investigation is going on and branch road is blocked as a result. fifth street can get you around that. heading up to the lehigh valley a little slowing on the northeast extension because on

the off ramp to lehigh valley the ramp is partially blocked because of an overturned truck. you can squeeze by but it's a tight fit. out here in cherry hill crash on the westbound side of 70 near kings highway takes out the right lane but at this point delays aren't too bad. let's check your ways home with the waze app on this monday afternoon. word of a crash and vehicle fire along 422. happening in the eastbound lanes close to royersford and you're looking at speeds there like 8 miles per hour, so i would stick with ridge pike or 724 unless you like 8 miles per hour which i don't think you do. we'll check it again, brian and sharrie, coming up in the next >> not the ideal time. thanks matt. still ahead here on "action news" at 4:00 today putting his goal of america first into action. details about the national security agenda that president trump laid out this afternoon. >> plus, the eagles are scoring big off the field. "action news" is in strawberry mansion as some of the players give youngsters the surprise of a lifetime. >> ♪ i love you, couch.

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>> president trump revealed his new national security strategy today in the nation's capitol. the president says he'll implement his america first mantra on a global scale. his policy has four main goals to protect the homelandpromote o preserve peace through strength and to advance american influence. >> we will stand up for ourselves and we will stand up for our country like we have never stood up before. >> the president says his strategic strategy also calls for defending our border including the construction of a wall on our southern border. >> man is in custody for allegedly trying to break into an english air base used by the u.s. air force.

he's accused of trying to ram his car through a checkpoint at the are. av melvin air base. american service american nell fired shots at the suspect before he was arrested. the man had cuts and bruises but no one else was injured. closing numbers on wall street today the dow rising 140.5 the nasdaq up 58 and change the s & p 500 up 14.35 on the day. campbell's soup company is getting further into the snack business. leaders announced today they're buying snyders in a $4.000000000 deal. camden based campbell's is paying all cash. snyder lance best known for making pop secret popcorn. snyder of hanover pretzels and cape cod potato chips. campbell's also owns the pepperidge farm brand. >> also in camden, saving grace ministries is celebrating the opening of their new community resource. when they cut the ribbon on the loving arms safe haven home on the 1000 block of morton street.

the nonprofit helps children who have been affected by violent crimes. right now the group helps more than 400 kids in the city of camden. but they say that number is always growing. a new school in mount laurel burlington county is ready to help children with autism and special needs. some students were there as local leaders celebrated the opening of the raymond and joanne welsh bancroft campus. they say this is one of the first schools specifically designed to meet the needs of challenged -- children living with autism. campus will help more than many more than 250 students ages eight to 21. well, as you mentioned just a couple aints ago the eagles are fresh offer that road win up in new york and many of the players are already busy paying their joy forward. >> eagles players are surprising families in the delaware valley with christmas gifts and holiday meals. "action news" reporter bob brooks live for us now in strawberry mansion at the police athletic league center right there with more this afternoon. hey, bob. >> reporter: hey, shore

sharrie and brian. we had a lot of people up here working really hard today to go out make a happy holiday for so many people who likely wouldn't have a happy holiday if it weren't for their help and it all started with the eagles malcolm jenkins. >> one,one, two, three. >> reporter: by the looks of the smiles on their faces,. [cheers and applause] >> reporter: and display of talented dance moves it's a happy day inside the home of berniece beatty and her eight grandchildren. the eagles malcolm jenkins some teammates and several members of the philadelphia police showed up with gifts and an incredible holiday meal. >> it's beautiful. >> i love it. >> reporter:. >> go, eagles, right. >> reporter: this is just one of many families jenkins and company are making deliveries to to ensure a happy holidays. this all made possible by many organizations but it was spearheaded by the malcolm jenkins foundation and philadelphia police athletic league.

>> we have been blessed enough to have these holidays with our families with food, with gifts. it's our way of giving back. >> reporter: we caught up with jenkins and deputy police commissioner joe sullivan at the pal center in strawberry mansion before they and volunteers packed everything up and shipped them out. >> for these families christmas would just be another day of the week and that's what's really great and this is the third year that the malcolm jenkins foundation has done this the second year they invited the police department to come in and partner with them and we're grateful for that. >> reporter: in all 27 organizations are going to make deliveries to five families each in need. one organization that's being helped the ronald mcdonald house. they showed us what they'll be getting. >> huge turkey dinner with everything from soup to nuts from the turkey to the delicious apple pie, there's toys for the kids as well as gifts that the center will be able to use. >> reporter: that was a great story. i'm looking at my notes here. after it was all said and done almost 140 deliveries were going to be made helping out a

lot of families this holiday season. for now reporting live in strawberry mansion bob brooks channel6 "action news." sharrie and brian, back to you. >> all right, bob, it definitely makes a difference for all of those families. >> yeah, malcolm jenkins continues to be standout on the field and so generous off. bob thank you. let's turn our attention once again to the accuweather forecast and meteorologist melissa magee. >> yeah, hi, you guys, we had a nice start to our work week. temperatures were well above average. if you liked today, it's going to be warmer on tuesday. we'll show you the picture outse. sky6 live in hd looking at city hall and the nicely decorated christmas tree. we are getting closer and closer to the holiday and in fact, we are officially seven days away from christmas. so, hopefully you have some time still to do some holiday shopping or maybe you're traveling. we've got you covered with the forecast heading into that week. so the big question, will it be a white christmas? historically we've got a 7.9 percent chance of finding an inch of snow on the ground christmas morning. now, this year it will not be

higher than but that does not mean there's no chance of finding any snowfall on that day. we have an active pattern and it will look more wet than white as we get into christmas day so we've got more details on that and if that changes we'll let you know as well. 49 degrees right now in philadelphia after a high today of 50. 50 in wilmington. 45 for allentown and reading. 39 up in the poconos. down in dover, 52. and 50 in cape may. looking at satellite6 along with action radar we've got a partly cloudy sky across the region and it stays dry as we go throughout the rest of tonight. so we're looking pretty good. so, for the next 12 hours numbers will be mild for december. 38 degrees in philadelphia for the overnight low. that's 10 degrees above the typical overnight low this time of year. 34 in allentown. 35 for reading and lancaster. down in dover, 38. 36 in millville and wilmington and 37 there in trenton. as we get into the day on tuesday, we've got another good looking day. a partly sunny sky overhd.

you start the morning out 7:00 a.m. a temperature of 42. 44 at 9:00 a.m. then we're up into the middle and lower 50's right alo t i-95 corridor well above average. but things will be changing as we get into the middle half of our work week. cooler air comes back into the region so across the area by 2:30 wednesday, numbers little bit more seasonable along the i-95 corridor. you have the upper 30's to the north and west and the 20's up in the mountains there in the poconos. so, the four day at 4:00 forecast showing you we are 12 degrees above average on tuesday, a high temperature of 56 and on wednesday it's cooler with high clouds around, not a bad looking day, a high temperature of 45. on thursday, the winter solstice begins at 11:28 in the morning with a high of 42. mostly cloudy on friday. high temperature coming in at 49. we've got more details, guys, coming up in the next half hour. >> all right, doesn't look bad at all. >> no. >> and the days start getting longer. >> yes. >> love that. "action news" at 4:00 coming

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>> a philadelphia police officer will sleep more soundly and maybe even have sweet dreams because of a knock at his door today. the action cam was in northeast philadelphia this morning as heor rodruez was surprised with ad a $1,000 . the give away was orchestrated by mattress warehouse as part of its annual effort to honor those who protect and serve. officer rodriguez is not just a philadelphia police officer, he's an army veteran and a father of three. he says he'll spend the some ton give the kids the christmas they deserve. >> well deserved for him also. a multi-million dollars renovation in germantown is finished. the face to face soup kitchen started repairs to his location on east price street in the spring. seven mons later the brand new fality isrea to help those in need. "action news" was there for lunch today which was the first meal in the new building. a philadelphia flyers

legend took on a new role today. bernie parent played santa claus to deliver toys to children at saint christopher's in hunting park. he was joined by mrs. claus, and also an elf. togeer they made an effort to spread cheer to the children who are spend, the holidays in the hospital. all of the gifts were collected by members of the ed snider youth hockey foundation. all right. back to our eagles. don't forget to share your eagles pride with us as we continue to cheer on this team. just use the #6abcaction on social media and we may feature your photos or your videos right here live on the air. >> pretty great stuff. >> yeah. >> and there's much more ahead in the next 30 minutes of "action news" at 4:00 including an update on that deadly train derailment. >> reporter: who will give you the best delivery deal and get your stuff to you in time for christmas coming up in what's the deal.

>>"aion news" continues with meteorologist adam joseph, alicia vitarelli, sharrie williams and brian taff. >> ♪ > 4:30 now and of course "action news" continues with the controversial reason one high school will no longer call ninth graders freshmen. >> plus, if you ever wish there was an easier way for kids to ride mom or dad like a horse, one company's got you covered. my kids literally did this to me today. they've turned their parents into ponies in big talker. >> that story is really for

you. >> there you go. >> and a porch pirate picks up two boxes from an east mount airy home hoping to get away with something expensive. but he was really just stealing somebody's memories. the photographer that was targeted coming up. >> but we're going begin now at 4:30 with the very latest on that devastating amtrak derailment in washington state. >> though we do not he exact numbers yet authorities tell us there were several fatalities. this happened when a passenger train en route from seattle to portland for the first time derailed in pierce county during the morning rush hour. in addition to those injured on the train, several drivers were hurt as they passed under the train overpass. officials say the derailment may have happened during the train's first run. >> this was called an inaugural run of this -- this service, but we want to check and make sure what that exactly means and find out more information about that. >> hospital officials say at least two people are in critical condition.

another 11 were seriously hurt. as many as 50 more were also admitted to the hospital but authorities are not saying anything about their injuries. the crash itself remains under investigation by several agencies. >> and of course we urge you to stick with "action news" for the very latest on this story both on air and online at 6abc.com and world news tonight with david muir will have live team coverage of this disaster coming up right after "action news" at 6:00 tonight. >> we turn now to philadelphia's east mount airy section where police are asking the public to help them track down a package thief. that alone isn't unique this time of year but this time the porch pirate stole more than just a package. he stole memories of a very special moment. "action news" reporter vernon odom live near the scene of this crime to explain. vernon. >> reporter: good evening, sharrie. we're talking about wedding albums here. designated for couples spending their very first christmas together.

a sentimental time for sure. they'll get them but not in time for christmas day. police are looking to arrest this man. they say he's a thief caught here on home security cameras walking up to the front door and calming stealing a pair of boxes freshly delivered by ups. >> it's a very clear picture of him when he bends down to go get the packages you can even see the brand of underwear he's wearing. the boxes were the property of a wedding photographer who works out of her home. the thief took wedding albums just back from her printer to be sent to the newlyweds in time for christmas and absecond box contained new camera gear. the albums cannot be replaced in time for holiday delivery. they're value only to the families of the bride and groom who decide on the design and content with they are. >> once it's finalized i send it to a professional printing company i use and then it gets shipped to me and i ship it out to my clients along with their usb drive.

>> reporter: police in the 14th police district say during the holiday season they get an average of five reports of this kind every week. >> he actually looks really comfortable when it's happening which is more disturbing to me because he doesn't seem rushed or nervous. he walks up to my front gate loiter there is for a second a postal truck passes by, a car passes by. he fiddles with my gate because he can't figure out which way it opens. he gets in, walksp,ends down stacks them picks them up, leaves. >> reporter: sharrie, it's a sad reality for folks here in the city and in the suburbs as well. police believe many crooks simply roam neighborhoods looking for packages that are left on porches as people are out to work or taking care of other tasks or they've simply shadow delivery trucks then strike after they pull away. i'm vernon odom channel6 "action news" in germantown. >> yup, a sad case for sure. vernon, thank you. police are looking for a grinch who stole christmas in

south philadelphia. this is surveillance video showing a person swiping not one, not two but three small christmas trees as well as two ornament bushes. the decorations were stolen from outside a home on the 1100 block of fitzgerald street. this was early in the morning on december 9th. if you have any idea who this guy is, contact south detectives. >> two people were injured in when a dart bus collided with a car. it happened at 7 o'clock this morning on lancaster pike and barley mill drive in wilmington. the bus ran a red light and crashed into the other vehicle. both drivers will be okay. e driver of the car was cited for failure to have insurance identification. the bus driver was ticketed for failing to stop at that red light. >> turning back to our forecast and not a bad way to start the new work week. >> mild monday. >> yeah. >> not bad. you said it. meteorologi melissa magee joining us now. a lot of m's here. mild monday, melissa magee. >> mild monday, how about a terrific tuesday. >> bring it. >> okay. >> hey now. let's show you what's going on outside guys as we look at the

numbers, it was comfortabletoda. ourh 50. right now in the city we're coming in at 49, 45 in allentown, 50 down in wilmington and atlantic city at the airport ao the lower 50's in at 51. we'll show you the picture outside right over my shoulders, sky6 live in hd. we are looking at spring county and probably had aery little bit of that snow melting because temps were mild and well above average. now, this above average trend continues as we get into tuesday looking at the numbers across much of the midatlantic region, 49 in new york city by tomorrow. 53 in philadelphia by 2:30 in the afternoon. 58 in washington, d.c., 71 61 in roanoke and 61 degrees in richmond virginia. a goodl is said and done on 12 degrees where they normally should be for this time of year. we'll let you know how long this warmup is sticking around throughout much of the delaware and lehigh lehigh lehi. those details with the accuweather forecast. sharrie. >> sounds good melissa. thank you.

songs of the holidays could be heard today in philadelphia's bustleton neighborhood. >> ♪ >> for students with the calvary christian academy choir lifted spirits and brought sounds of the season to residents at paul's run senior living mmunity. the high schoolers invited the residents to sing right along. denise sullivan is the choir director and her love of music comes from her mother who also is a resident at paul's run. sullivan and the students thought a choir show would be a great way to end the year. dozens of local police officers are carrying out the dream of a shells five-year-old girl. today they delivered thousands of toys to the alfred i. dupont hospital for children in honor of the late jillian is that so mee sassy massey. before she passed she told her mom she wanted other pediatric

patients to have presents for the holidays. so, the surrounding community answered the call with total strangers donating toys to support her cause. we'll hear from jillian's parents and some of those genros donors coming up tonight at 6:00. >> soon you can drive around in the same vehicle the pope used to get around philadelphia when he visited back in 2015. rick williams live in the news room this afternoon with the details on this one. interesting one, rick. >> it is, brian, thank you. that's right, a very special fiat has hit the auction block, one of two vehicles pope francis rode in when he visited city of brotherly love. it has been put up for auction by the archdiocese of philadelphia. how much it could go for and where you can place your b. we'll tell you about it coming up tonight on "action news" at 5 o'clock. also coming up the holidays are aboutiving back certainly and we'll tell you the story of a pastor in kentucky who had no cold feet about doing just that. doing what was right when he saw aan who had no shoes. nice story there.

some of the things when we see you in just a little bit on "action news"at 5 o'clock. until then brian back to the studio. see you later. >> we'll see you rick. thank you. making us philly proud today. a local charity treated dozens of deserving women to some pampering at a south philadelphia beauty salon. these single moms were surprised with free manicures and pedicures at the lotus philadelphia aesthetic center. the nonprofit association unity in the community chose these people because they're going through some type of financial hardship. so many things to make us proud to call the delaware valley our home. to see what else makes us philly proud log onto 6abc.com/proud. >> ♪ >> still to come right here on "action news" at 4:00 today first year or freshman. why high school students in one new england school district will soon be able to decide which of those words they like best. >> plus, if you still need to shop for the holidays, stay with us from delivery deadlines to last minute gift ideas, we have a guide outlining everything from

procrastinators need to know. >> this product might be good for a parent perhaps on your naughty list. details of the toy saddle turning mom and dad into their own personal pony. >> meteorologist melissa magee will be back with the full forecast from accuweather when "action news" at 4:00 continues next. >> ♪ really?

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controversy over what students at one massachusetts school are now being asked to call themselves. east amount -- eastampton high school freshmen are being called first you're students. the change comes after a student committee made the recommendation which was then voted on and yes, approved by student council. >> changing the way we use pronounce has been a challenge for me but i want people to feel comfortable and if it means that i have to change the way that i use my language i'm okay with that. >> well, the district superintendent issued a statement stressing that the change is purely a recommendation that students should still feel free to use the word freshman if they so choose preferably as opposed to fresh people. now to a question with an answer that may seem obvious. are ugg boots shoes or slippers? well, according to one australian airline, they're sleep wear and they're off limits for their first class passengers at least in

the lounge. check it out. this is one of the singers in the 80's pop band the human league known for her hits like don't you want me baby. you know that one. last week she tried to go into a qantas lounge in melbourne while wearing a pair of those fluffy boots. she was denied access. apparently the shoes which you wear outside are classified as slippers and therefore violate the lounge dress code along with flip-flops and gym close. the singer says a qantas employee went so far as suggesting she buy new shoes in one of the airport shops. instead she took to twitter to poll the people and overwhelming numbers support her assertion that these are only slipper uggs, these are the only ones they sell and boots are in fact boots. so, there you go. how about this. finally some -- a qantas product in the next story, the perfect gift for the frenemy in your life. pony up daddy. it's a toy saddle that allows

kids to ride mom or dad like a horse. now, parents simply strap this badded device to their chest with a velcro strap then of course drop to the floor. the add sell is intended to make it easier to hop on pop and go for a stroll while protecting parents' shirts from tugging hand many online have called it adorable and entertaining. a bit more are harsh. one new owner called his parents garbage people for sending his excited toddler home with one of these things. now, that being said, you can pick one up, just 25 bucks online. i spent literally one hour of my day today with my two children, daddy be a horse. >> would this have helped you. >> i'm not saying i don't want it. [laughter] >> all right, parents, maybe not this year. brian thanks. let's get another check on the roads tonight. matt pelman here now with the update for us. hey, matt. >> the kids look like they're having a great time. >> of course the kids are. >> good afternoon to you once again, sharrie. might be better than friday

but we're still saddled with delays in a lot of spots as you try and head home on this monday afternoon. 422 westbound a sea of red brake lights lighting up. it's because of a problem on the eastbound side up ahead near royersford. that's where there's a vehicle fire giving us restrictions so extra heavy westbound, gaper delay in the normally busy spot because of that eastbound vehicle fire. i would use ridge pike main street or 724 instead of 422 this afternoon. heading home toward the lehigh valley delays on the northbound side of the northeast extension from quakertown up to the lehigh valley interchange. that's where there's an overturned truck partially blocking the off ramp from the northbound side. because of those speeds like 20 miles per hour you might want to come up 309 towards center valley instead. you don't want to get on 309 southbound in cheltenham township. it's parked. speeds like 11 miles per hour because of a truck fire close to cheltenham avenue. think about using germantown

avenue stenton even 611. 309 southbound blocked off at the moment there just south of acadia university. a bunch of crashes in delaware this afternoon. there's one in christiana along route four sam set drive. a vehicle flipped on 495 northbound north of 95. so speeds there are just around 16 miles per hour. in cherry hill camden still doing this accident investigation along 70 westbound by kings highway. right lane's blocked at the moment it doesn't look too slow but in tabernacle there's also an accident investigation blocking carranza road near medford lakes road. old indian mills road gets you around that one. we'll check it again brian and sharrie in the 5 o'clock hour. >> matt thank you. stepping outside now a live look through sky6 hd as people are enjoying this monday afternoon a day on the ice for some. >> a nice evening. meteorologist melissa magee standing by. i believe she called it a terrific tuesday in the

offing. seven-day forecast coming up next. >> ♪

>> ♪ >> meteorologist melissa magee has accuweather. a little cloudy out there but definitely on the warm side. >> yeah, despite the clouds moving in this afternoon temperatures well above average and it gets even better as we get into our tuesday, guys and it could be terrific. i'll show you the picture outside. the action cam was outside earlier today there in trenton, new jersey at the new jersey statehouse. you could see we had some sunshine and a bit of a breeze as you look at the flag kind of blowing in the wind but it is calm and quiet. here's a picture outside sky6 live in hd looking at the commodore barry bridge on this monday afternoon. a partly cloudy sky across much of the delaware and lehigh valleys. as we look at the numbers, it's 49 in philadelphia. 50 down in wilmington. to the north and west in allentown 45. 46 for reading.

also lancaster 50 degrees in cape may and 52 degrees in dover. as we go throughout the rest of the evening hours and into tonight, numbers for the most part will be in the 40's. still well above average and we stay in the 40's even as we get into the overnight hours and early tomorrow morning so quite mild for december. looking at satellite6 along with action radar we have got a partly cloudy sky across much of the delaware and lehigh valleys. a little bit of precipitation off to the north and west but all in all it is quiet across the midatlantic. so, for the next 12 hours, patchy clouds around, mild for this month. we'll drop down to 34 in the suburbs and 38 degrees in philadelphia for the overnight low with that west to southwesterly wind at three to 6 miles per hour. we get into the day on tuesday, the commuter forecast showing you very mild on your tuesday. 7:00 a.m. a number coming in at 42. 43 at 8 o'clock in the morning. by lunchtime tomorrow, already in at 52. then the middle and lower 50's on the way as we get into the afternoon hours and that's a good 12 degrees above average

here in philadelphia. so, looking at the setup for us on our tuesday, clouds and sunshine, a high temperature of 56 degrees and again, well above where we normally should be for this time of year. tracking a cold front off to the west. that front squeaks through and sags to our south as we get into wednesday so by then a little cooler but still not a bad afternoon midweek, a high temperature of 45 degrees. there is an area of low pressure off to our south on wednesday and because of that, we have more of a milky and slate gray sky overhead. here's the exclusive accuweather 7-day forecast, we are 12 degrees above average tomorrow. high temperature up to 56. on wednesday, it's cooler with a few high clouds around and at 45. on thursday, a high up to 42 and thursday by the way, is when the winter solstice begins at 11:28 in the morning. so, the first full day of winter on friday. we've got a mostly cloudy sky, high temperature in at 49. on saturday, it's mild with some rain but look at that high. we're up to 61 degrees.

for christmas eve rain is possible with a high of 49. and the way it's looking right now for monday on christmas day, mostly cloudy with a high temperature of 50 degrees so like we were saying as of now, it looks more wet than white across much of the delaware and lehigh valleys for christmas day. all in all dry on monday so we'll keep you posted with that. but a nice good looking stretch and well above average for december. >> santa doesn't mind the rain. >> no. >> helps him slide down the chimney. >> melissa thanks. we've got last minute shopping ideas for those procrastinators coming up in what's the deal. >> ♪ michael: i'm thankful that

i'm alive and have a second chance. james: i'm thankful for the help and the opportunity that i received. darlene: i'm thankful to be able to help people in crisis. vanessa: i'm thankful that addiction is treatable, and that help is available. christie: new jersey is experiencing a heroin epidemic fueled by opioid painkillers. but if you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, i want you to know: we are here for you. this holiday season, choose help. call 844 reach nj or visit reachnj.gov.

>> all right. time now for what's the deal. in just a few more days until christmas. don't panic if you have not purchased all the gifts you need just yet. yeah, that's both of us i know.

>> here's our nydia han with what you need to know. >> reporter: consumer reports says online retailers are eager to deliver to those who pro procrastinate. >> i have a baby so i'm just leaving everything for last minute. >> i'm always a last minute shopper. >> i know i want to go christmas shopping. i just don't know when. >> reporter: if you're planning to shop online here's what you need to know about delivery deadline. >> many people offer two day deliveries for addresses in the united states. sometimes it's even free but this year with christmas falling on a monday you may need to give yourself additional time. >> reporter: wal-mart offers 32 day shipping for orders over $35 year round. amazon prime members also get free two day shipping for eligible merchandise. deadline december 22nd. ll bean offers free delivery year round but get that order in by tuesday the 19th to be sure to get your purchases in time. >> another wrinkle, some

delivery services may have limited delivery on sundays christmas eve day. >> reporter: ups isn't planning on any noncritical deliveries on the 24th. fed ex will have limited service. the trustee united states postal service however says it will deliver on the day before christmas. another last minute option, order online and pick up at a local store. depending on the availability of the product, wal-mart will take in store pickup orders every day including through december 25th. if you're really stuck you may be able to get orders over $35 on the same day from amazon prime depending on the item and the zip code it's being delivered to. and for the very, very last minute present e gift card are the answer. they can even be ordered on the holiday itself. but if you put some thought into it and choose one that fits the person's interests or needs it will no doubt be appreciated. nydia han channel6 "action news." >> finally at 4 o'clock today want to give you a look at some of the pictures so many of you have been sending to us, some of the holiday lights and festive family photos from

our viewers. just send us your decorations or any way you're celebrating on social media. you can post them on the "action news" facebook page. great pictures. >> yeah. >> use the #6abcaction on instagram or twitter and you can see all these great kids and families from across the region enjoying the holiday season. >> yeah we love to get these pictures and videos so keep them coming. >> keep them coming. >> yeah. that's going to do it for "action news" at 4:00. for brian taff alicia vitarelli adam joseph and melissa magee, i'm sharrie williams. join me along with brian adam and ducis rodgers tonight and every night for a full hour of "action news" at 10:00 on phl17. >> coming up next on "action news" at 5:00 tonight a look back at that horrific amtrak derailment that happened in port richmond just a few short years ago. >> plus, a crackdown on homeopathic drugs. why the fda says they're doing more harm than good. >> a local family gets a big surprise ahead of the holiday from the eagles malcolm jenkins.

>> those stories and much more coming up next at 5:00. >> ♪

>> ♪ >> "action news." delaware valley's leading news program with jaime apody, meteorologist cecily tynan, rick williams and monica malpass. >> ♪

>> breaking news tonight. tragedy on the tracks in washington state. an amtrak commuter train derails near seattle sending several of the rail cars plunging onto a busy highway. more than 70 passengers and crew members were on board and tonight we're learning of multiple fatalities and injuries. it is monday night. monica malpass is off. sharrie williams is joining us and the big story on "action news" is that active investigation into what caused an amtrak train to derail and crash in pierce county washington state. >> now, more than 80 passengers and crew were on board when a train car went off of an overpass and fell onto the highway below. officials say there are multiple fatalities and dozens of injuries but have not released exact numbers. >> five cars and two semis on the hewable below were impacted by the crash. but officials say there were no fatalities from those vehicles. >> hazmat is a concern. we have hazmat hazardous

incident response team on the way. our concern right now if fuel and batteries. >> this track had carried freight trains but was recently upgraded to carry passengers. in fact today was the first day of public use of the tracks after weeks of inspection and testing. >> well, the investigation is only beginning with this crash but it's already drawing early comparisons to the deadly amtrak crash in the port richmond section of philadelphia two years ago. eight people were killed and hundreds injured in that crash. >> "action news"'s sarah bloomquist live for us at 30th street station with that part of the story tonight. sarah. >> reporter: and rick and sharrie, of course 30th street atn a very busy placehi time of year with the holidays ahead. of course that derailment in washington of concern to passengers today. many also couldn't help but think of the train derailment of amtrak train 188 just two and a half years ago in may of 2015. we se to an attorney who represented many of those