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mess. >> an amtrak train out of d.c.t ripped apart after a violent derailment sends passengers tumbling. right now, a philadelphia neighborhood is a chaotic scene as rescue teams search for people that are still unaccounted for. >>> crawling okay. where am i crawling to? >> crawl forward, sir. >> still a very active mayor michael nutter said last night a lot of people from our area from the d.c. area were likely on that train. it left union station in night. amtrak put an emergency hotline in place. you can call this number if you're worried about a loved one. the number to call is 1-800-523-9101. we put that number online. six people are in critical condition from the crash. five people died. we have not learned any of the victims' names. we'll be learning a lot more about what happened today. and what caused the train to careen off the tracks. >>> news4's aaron gilchrist is live in philadelphia where we have team coverage on this situation. aaron? >> reporter: eun, good morning. we're a couple hundred yards away from r
mess. >> an amtrak train out of d.c.t ripped apart after a violent derailment sends passengers tumbling. right now, a philadelphia neighborhood is a chaotic scene as rescue teams search for people that are still unaccounted for. >>> crawling okay. where am i crawling to? >> crawl forward, sir. >> still a very active mayor michael nutter said last night a lot of people from our area from the d.c. area were likely on that train. it left union station in night. amtrak...
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amtrak. they sometimes run an track owned by the railroad. this is amtrak rail. they suspect it every day regularly. they'll look at the track, what the speed of the train was, the - was there a problem with the loko motif, was there something on the track did the train run into anything. we don't have the details. i talked to a source, and they don't have the details. it's early on the key issue is getting to the people that may be trapped in the train. obviously you see from the pictures it's very dark, they are working in tough conditions in that regard, that is really the key now, not figuring out what went wrong, but figuring out if there's people in there that they need to get out of the trains. >> as of half hour ago some could be trapped but a lot of this is speculation, as you imagine, this is an active scope there. it does, however looking at the pictures seem less active than it did a while ago, when it seemed people were frantically searching the area. what sense do you get looking at the pictures and hearing that 8-10 cars could have derailed. i am s
amtrak. they sometimes run an track owned by the railroad. this is amtrak rail. they suspect it every day regularly. they'll look at the track, what the speed of the train was, the - was there a problem with the loko motif, was there something on the track did the train run into anything. we don't have the details. i talked to a source, and they don't have the details. it's early on the key issue is getting to the people that may be trapped in the train. obviously you see from the pictures it's...
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an amtrak train derails in philadelphia. amtrak said on twitter that northeast regional train 188 had derailed derailed north of the city but amtrak did not provide additional information on this derailment on this accident. the train was traveling from washington, d.c. to new york city. there are multiple injuries reported on this train. we'll tell you about the count and what's happening at the hospital in just moments. but our affiliate, wpvi is reporting that about 200 people are on board this
an amtrak train derails in philadelphia. amtrak said on twitter that northeast regional train 188 had derailed derailed north of the city but amtrak did not provide additional information on this derailment on this accident. the train was traveling from washington, d.c. to new york city. there are multiple injuries reported on this train. we'll tell you about the count and what's happening at the hospital in just moments. but our affiliate, wpvi is reporting that about 200 people are on board...
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an amtrak train from d.c. to new york about 240 passengers on board, has derailed in philadelphia. >> helicopter video over the scene shows eight to ten cars off the tracks. at least two of them rolled over on to their sides. there are multiple injuries but exactly how many and howie is veer we're still working to learn those details. that train crashed in the port richmond area of philadelphia. that's north of 30th street station. we have team coverage tonight here in washington starting with news 4's jim hanley live at the live desk. >> reporter: from the images we're seeing right now this is a devastating scene outside of philadelphia. let's show you some live pictures now from above the derailment. the northeast regional was rounding a turn in this working class neighborhood and the neighborhood suddenly started to shake. eight to ten cars flew off the track and one seems to have broken apart. our sister station in philadelphia say at least 50 people are hurt. much of the information we're getting right no
an amtrak train from d.c. to new york about 240 passengers on board, has derailed in philadelphia. >> helicopter video over the scene shows eight to ten cars off the tracks. at least two of them rolled over on to their sides. there are multiple injuries but exactly how many and howie is veer we're still working to learn those details. that train crashed in the port richmond area of philadelphia. that's north of 30th street station. we have team coverage tonight here in washington starting...
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after an amtrak passenger train derailed late tuesday. 50 in the hospital. cal injuries. investigators say they don't know what caused the crash. the mayor called it an unbelievable scene. with several train cars flipped on their sides. and ripped apart. amtrak says there were 238 passengers. and five crew members on board when that train derailed. now we also heard from philadelphia fire commissioner derek sawyer who provide a time loob line of exactly what happened. take a listen. >> 9:3. fire personnel responded encountered six overturned trains. we declare it a mass casualty event. at 9:35. we struck out the third alarm. then at 10:24 we struck the fourth alarm. as the mayor said that brings 33 apparatus, 122 personnel. it is a level three mass casualty incident means 18 medic units brought on scene. we have a total of six critical transports to temple university, einstein, tarsdale, and a total of 43 transports, buses, medic units for less critical injuries. others are walking wounded. >> derek sawyer there. former "the new york times" safety expert matt
after an amtrak passenger train derailed late tuesday. 50 in the hospital. cal injuries. investigators say they don't know what caused the crash. the mayor called it an unbelievable scene. with several train cars flipped on their sides. and ripped apart. amtrak says there were 238 passengers. and five crew members on board when that train derailed. now we also heard from philadelphia fire commissioner derek sawyer who provide a time loob line of exactly what happened. take a listen. >>...
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at least five people are killed as an amtrak train crashes in philadelphia. u.s.ures point to a higher open as european markets bounce back and facebook launches a mobile news app partnering with big named publishers. we'll be back in two. 't collect killer whales from the wild. and haven't for 35 years. with the hightest standard of animal care in the world, our whales are healthy. they're thriving. i wouldn't work here if they weren't. and government research shows they live just as long as whales in the wild. caring for these whales, we have a great responsibility to get that right. and we take it very seriously. because we love them. and we know you love them too. >>> welcome back. macy's reports first quarter earnings before the bell. they're expected to post a slight increase in earnings per share. this after sales and profits in 2014 missed forecasts. joining us to discuss on what to expect from macy's is paul. research analyst at detsche bank. there's several external factors. weather and the strength of the dollar. despite these head winds do you think ma
at least five people are killed as an amtrak train crashes in philadelphia. u.s.ures point to a higher open as european markets bounce back and facebook launches a mobile news app partnering with big named publishers. we'll be back in two. 't collect killer whales from the wild. and haven't for 35 years. with the hightest standard of animal care in the world, our whales are healthy. they're thriving. i wouldn't work here if they weren't. and government research shows they live just as long as...
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>>> good morning, now at least six people have been killed, more than 150 after an amtrak train deraild in philadelphia. >> it is an absolute disastrous mess. i have never seen anything like this in my life. >> what investigators are doing to determine how this happen. >>> and we are live in gilroy as we look into a crash that killed four people and injured one. . >>> good morning. thank you for joining us. it is wednesday, may 13th. i am pam cook. >> and good morning. i am dave clark. let's check your weather and traffic. steve is already looking ahead to tonight and tomorrow. >> tonight and tomorrow, yes. probably rain getting in here, likely more south, but we have a lot of cloud cover over us. mostly cloudy. you can still see the crescent moon out there. a lot of pressure streaming in and the temperatures are below freezing, well below freezing for -- below average, well below average for some. here is the system from yesterday accelerating out. here comes the next one with a stronger piece of energy later tonight and tomorrow. the main core is heading to central california but it w
>>> good morning, now at least six people have been killed, more than 150 after an amtrak train deraild in philadelphia. >> it is an absolute disastrous mess. i have never seen anything like this in my life. >> what investigators are doing to determine how this happen. >>> and we are live in gilroy as we look into a crash that killed four people and injured one. . >>> good morning. thank you for joining us. it is wednesday, may 13th. i am pam cook....
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an amtrak train with hundreds on board derails without warning. t rail line. >> it is an absolutely disastrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. >> the walking wounded, the details coming in and the tough job for investigators. our extended coverage ahead. >>> desperate search, new developments in the search for an american military helicopter that disappeared in nepal's earthquake zone. the details coming in after more aftershocks. >> and football fight. tom brady's suspension for deflating game balls. his next move that could happen just hours from now. >> no player not even a future hall of famer is exempt from the rules. >> new england patriots fans upset about his punishment get in trouble. it's wednesday, may 13th. >> announcer: from abc news, this is "world news now." >> good morning on this wednesday. i'm marci gonzalez in for reena ninan. >> i'm t.j. holmes. what a wednesday we have now. breaking news overnight coming to us out of philadelphia where we have amtrak train derailment. at least five people dead and look at the me
an amtrak train with hundreds on board derails without warning. t rail line. >> it is an absolutely disastrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. >> the walking wounded, the details coming in and the tough job for investigators. our extended coverage ahead. >>> desperate search, new developments in the search for an american military helicopter that disappeared in nepal's earthquake zone. the details coming in after more aftershocks. >> and football...
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breaking news in philadelphia in an amtrak train derailment. 5 dead 140 injured in philadelphia's portichmond section. the amtrak northeast regional train heading from washington to new york left the tracks around 9:30 last night. you can see the cars involved there. six cars including the engine came off the tracks. first responders were on scene within minutes pulling victims from the wreckage. five area hospitals are still treating injured this morning. "nbc 10's" monique braxton joins us live from area health frankford. monique, that was one of the hospitals treating people with serious injuries. do you have any updates for us this morning? >> reporter: this is one of six 4079s. just moments ago we saw some of the patients huddled together inside the lobby. we're outside aria health frankford campus. the nursing supervisor told us about 2 dozen amtrak passengers are here. our camera was rolling when they arrived. most told the doctors they were in the first three cars. they're suffering from internal bleeding concussions and broken bones. i spoke to one of the passengers who suffer
breaking news in philadelphia in an amtrak train derailment. 5 dead 140 injured in philadelphia's portichmond section. the amtrak northeast regional train heading from washington to new york left the tracks around 9:30 last night. you can see the cars involved there. six cars including the engine came off the tracks. first responders were on scene within minutes pulling victims from the wreckage. five area hospitals are still treating injured this morning. "nbc 10's" monique braxton...
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overnight investigators investigated an amtrak train that derailed in philadelphia.t least five people were killed when the train jumped the tracks last night. six others are in critical condition. at least 140 people were hurt. >> my injuries. and my neck. >> all seven cars derailed. some flipped on their sides trapping passengers under snarled hunks of metal. 243 people were on board. former pennsylvania congressman patrick murphy was on the train. he describing a terrifying scene. >> it was mayhem at first. i was in one car. there were eight or nine cars. i was in the third or fourth car. there was fuse lodge. a lot of people got banged up bad. >> it derailed soon after pulling out of philadelphia's 30th street station. brian webb is in philadelphia. >> notify amtrak to shut down the entire northeast corridor. >> reporter: rescue teams searched through pieces of twisted metal and debris overnight looking for anyone possibly trapped in the wreckage of amtrak train 188. it was traveling from philadelphia to new york city when all seven of its cars derailed shortly a
overnight investigators investigated an amtrak train that derailed in philadelphia.t least five people were killed when the train jumped the tracks last night. six others are in critical condition. at least 140 people were hurt. >> my injuries. and my neck. >> all seven cars derailed. some flipped on their sides trapping passengers under snarled hunks of metal. 243 people were on board. former pennsylvania congressman patrick murphy was on the train. he describing a terrifying...
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. >>> that breaking news an amtrak train derales in philadelphia's port richmond neighborhood killing five people, injuring dozens. this is what it looked like from sky force above and on the ground a chaotic scene as emergency crews worked to free people and help the injured. >> we saw it go like that. you could feel it off the tracks and then we just rolled and rolled. >> it is an absolute disastrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. >> and in just a few hours investigators will be back on the scene there trying to figure out what went wrong with that amtrak train. good morning. i'm chris cato in the "nbc 10" studios. >> reporter: i'm tracy davidson live in port richmond. we are here along frankford and price. the scene is right behind us. so it's about two blocks behind us. that's where the curve in the tracks was. it beared around to the left but the train went straight. a vast operation is underway but they cleared this so they could open frankford. this is port richmond. you can see the wreckage from last night's accident. first responders have been working by spot
. >>> that breaking news an amtrak train derales in philadelphia's port richmond neighborhood killing five people, injuring dozens. this is what it looked like from sky force above and on the ground a chaotic scene as emergency crews worked to free people and help the injured. >> we saw it go like that. you could feel it off the tracks and then we just rolled and rolled. >> it is an absolute disastrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. >> and in just a...
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last time congress passed an amtrak bill aimed at infrastructure and rail safety was back in 2008. >>heck the roads and rails and talk about the problems related to this. let's take a look right now at the cancellations we have. the trenton line at this point not running today and septa says it may not even run the rest of the week. so what tear doing is adding extra cars on the west trenton line to help try to alleviate some of that traffic. chestnut hill east line is running on time. chestnut hill west was shut down for awhile it's running but expect possible delays with that and also of course we have no service between philadelphia and new york city with amtrak. all service along the northeast corridor between philadelphia and new york city canceled dave. >> karen it's a windy dry day out there with an enhanced chance of fires starting and spreading so be careful not to flick any cigarettes out the car window or do any off-roading. if you do see a problem out there with smoldering get on that phone right weigh and call 911. looking at at that in the 50's. a couple spots in south j
last time congress passed an amtrak bill aimed at infrastructure and rail safety was back in 2008. >>heck the roads and rails and talk about the problems related to this. let's take a look right now at the cancellations we have. the trenton line at this point not running today and septa says it may not even run the rest of the week. so what tear doing is adding extra cars on the west trenton line to help try to alleviate some of that traffic. chestnut hill east line is running on time....
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after an amtrak passenger train derailed in philadelphia. traveling from washington to new york, when it left the tracks late tuesday. one woman on board is a nurse and she describes what she saw. >> one girl slammed into one of the seats. and there were a lot of fractures,y nosh you know, arms shoulders, all kinds of fractures. it was, it was -- there was nothing i could do to help. i had nothing except to talk to the people and try to help them. >> no word yet on what caused the crash. investigators from amtrak are on the scene. ntsb team will be there in the coming hours. the fbi is investigating. officials say it does not look like an act of terror. pennsylvania's governor also viltz visited the crash site. >> the human tragedy. the devastation. i, i can't imagine. we stand ready to help in whatever way we can. we are in support of what the city and amtrak are doing. >> breaking news also out of pakistan where police say six gunmen have killed 42 people in an attack on ape b bus. it happened in karachi. a hospital spokesperson says the b
after an amtrak passenger train derailed in philadelphia. traveling from washington to new york, when it left the tracks late tuesday. one woman on board is a nurse and she describes what she saw. >> one girl slammed into one of the seats. and there were a lot of fractures,y nosh you know, arms shoulders, all kinds of fractures. it was, it was -- there was nothing i could do to help. i had nothing except to talk to the people and try to help them. >> no word yet on what caused the...
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. >>> here's a live look at the scene of an amtrak crash in philadelphia. at least 6 people were killed last night and another 6 were critically injured. investigators are now examining the wreckage. >>> officials from the ntsb have joined that effort. chris welch has details from the accident site. >> reporter: it is an absolutely disasterrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. the investigation is under way in philadelphia to figure out what caused an amtrak train to fly off the track tuesday. >> just sounds horrible. the human tragedy, the -- the, um, the devastation, i -- i can't imagine. >> reporter: the train was going from washington to new york when it derailed in philadelphia's port richmond neighborhood. passengers say it was like a nightmare. the sound of scraping metal, train cars turning on their sides, then things started flying. phones, laptops, even people. >> i saw so many head injuries and, you know, bloody faces and, you know, people were really injured. >> i'm still, like, kind of feels, like, a dream, like, how it could hap
. >>> here's a live look at the scene of an amtrak crash in philadelphia. at least 6 people were killed last night and another 6 were critically injured. investigators are now examining the wreckage. >>> officials from the ntsb have joined that effort. chris welch has details from the accident site. >> reporter: it is an absolutely disasterrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. the investigation is under way in philadelphia to figure out what caused an...
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in addition to the passengers, i spoke to an amtrak rep here. he insists that travelers will be safe. >> the message to passengers is that amtrak is safe to ride. we're very pleased to be able to provide service again this morning. we have made the changes that the fra has directed us to make. we'll operate a safe railroad like we have all along and we continue to do. >> it's been a long tiring week last week. i felt very tired by the end of the week but i didn't need three hours a day. >> reporter: you see the board right here it says all aboard. train 110 to new york city. there will also be signage on the tracks warning engineers of speed restrictions. amtrak was told to look out for other potential trouble spots. they will be evaluating the rest of the northeast corridor. my colleague jesse gary just got on board that train. he is getting ready to head to new york city. he will have live reports in the next few minutes. mayor nutter was out here greeting some of the passengers on board. he is not often board the train but he said it is very g
in addition to the passengers, i spoke to an amtrak rep here. he insists that travelers will be safe. >> the message to passengers is that amtrak is safe to ride. we're very pleased to be able to provide service again this morning. we have made the changes that the fra has directed us to make. we'll operate a safe railroad like we have all along and we continue to do. >> it's been a long tiring week last week. i felt very tired by the end of the week but i didn't need three hours a...
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people are dead, dozens injured after an amtrak train traveling from washington d.c. to new york city, goes off the track in port richmond. >> it is an absolute disaster us mess. never seen anything like this in my life. >> mayor nutter on the scene last night now here's a closer look at that mangled mess of twisted metal all seven cars derailed. at this hour emergency crews and investigators are combing through that wreckage and as you can see, they are sending their own investigative team. amtrak set up a hot line for family and friend to check on passengers that number is 1.800.523.9101. >> as you can see this has been a active scene all night and all morning long. we have live team coverage with reporters covering every angle of the crash and aftermath. >> justin finch joins us at hahnemann hospital where injured were taken. our jan carabao is at 30th street station where impact on the morning in's commute will be felt by thousands of commuters this morning. heat get right to nicole brewer there in port richmond with an update for us, nicole. >> reporter: we're her
people are dead, dozens injured after an amtrak train traveling from washington d.c. to new york city, goes off the track in port richmond. >> it is an absolute disaster us mess. never seen anything like this in my life. >> mayor nutter on the scene last night now here's a closer look at that mangled mess of twisted metal all seven cars derailed. at this hour emergency crews and investigators are combing through that wreckage and as you can see, they are sending their own...
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six are dead and dozens injured after an amtrak came off of the track. the train 188 was traveling from washington d.c. to new york city when it reached the frankfurt junction in philadelphia. that's right where seven cars, including the engine left the tracks ending up on their sides or even ripped apart. john terrett is live for us in port richmond, this morning. we understand authorities just wrapped up a press conference. what did they have to say? >> well, morgan, good morning from philadelphia. this is the story of amtrak regional train number 188 which last night left on schedule from washington d.c. after 7:00. it was due in around 10:34. it never made it, got as far as just north of philadelphia here in the city of philadelphia and the numbers overnight make for some pretty grim reading. five confirmed fatalities, 130 people sent to hospital, six of them we are told are critical. according to the mayor of philadelphia, this is a disastrous mess. he said it's the worst thing he's ever seen. that news conference you were referring to took place a
six are dead and dozens injured after an amtrak came off of the track. the train 188 was traveling from washington d.c. to new york city when it reached the frankfurt junction in philadelphia. that's right where seven cars, including the engine left the tracks ending up on their sides or even ripped apart. john terrett is live for us in port richmond, this morning. we understand authorities just wrapped up a press conference. what did they have to say? >> well, morgan, good morning from...
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and dozens injured when an amtrak train traveling from washington, d.c. to new york city. ia. alecia reid is back here with an update. alecia? >> alecia :pam this happened in the port richmond neighborhood. the department of homeland security and a number of other agencies are on the ground responding right now. there were 243 individuals on the train. 5 of them were employees. right now there is no word on how fast the train was going. we are hearing there was a curve where the accident occurred. this accident went to went to a level 3 mass casualty incident right away, because of the number of personell that responded. 120 fire fighters, 200 police officers, 18 medic units. the mayor says most of the people on board were heading to new jersey and new york residents. not all passengers have been accounted for. many people are in a panic trying to find their family members. one woman describes the accident at the moment of impact. >>:we were just on the train and all the suddenness started to shake. and then this huge red suitcase just came flying at me and are trained car
and dozens injured when an amtrak train traveling from washington, d.c. to new york city. ia. alecia reid is back here with an update. alecia? >> alecia :pam this happened in the port richmond neighborhood. the department of homeland security and a number of other agencies are on the ground responding right now. there were 243 individuals on the train. 5 of them were employees. right now there is no word on how fast the train was going. we are hearing there was a curve where the accident...
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but it is not that common to lose your life on an amtrak train. this is the deadliest amtrak accident since 1999 when 11 people died in a crash in illinois. >> this is getting a lot of attention, as if should, on capitol hill right now. we're hearing railroad fund something under way. what do we expect in that hearing? >> well, you know, amtrak has long had to go hat in hand to capitol hill. it does not have the support that it pants from the government. it's always asking for more money. and many people are capitol hill are loathe to give amtrak the money. some republicans want to privatize amtrak and take it off off the government dole entirely. the accident was mentioned at this hearing on capitol hill, and peter di it wasio, from oregon organize, the rangering tells on infrastructure committee, he said look, we're talking about cutting funding for amtrak, and his point is that we cannot forward to do this. amtrak always has a tough slog on capitol hill. >> i'm sure we'll be talking the next hour, thank you. the vatican finalizing a treaty, thou
but it is not that common to lose your life on an amtrak train. this is the deadliest amtrak accident since 1999 when 11 people died in a crash in illinois. >> this is getting a lot of attention, as if should, on capitol hill right now. we're hearing railroad fund something under way. what do we expect in that hearing? >> well, you know, amtrak has long had to go hat in hand to capitol hill. it does not have the support that it pants from the government. it's always asking for more...
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up to the left is an amtrak train. if you look over to the pleeftd you see the locomotive but you don't see the cars. on the right side of the road one of them has other turned. you can see the top of the wheels on that rail car. this has been a very active scene here. a will the of police officers from all across the city. we have seen the crime scene units out here. watching all of this with us is heather. we're on her roof top. thank you for letting us do this. you say your house shook. what else did you see and hear? >> i was up here on the roof. a nice place to get away from neighbors and get a little peace. i heard two distinct explosions and the house rumbled. i saw not really quite smoke but a lot of like dirt and debris flying up that looked like smoke. after the snoekmoke cleared i could see the first train car that moved maybe eight feet away from the tracks. i and another gentleman went up there. heard a lot of people crying and help me, help me. took about ten minutes for the ambulance to arrive. they push
up to the left is an amtrak train. if you look over to the pleeftd you see the locomotive but you don't see the cars. on the right side of the road one of them has other turned. you can see the top of the wheels on that rail car. this has been a very active scene here. a will the of police officers from all across the city. we have seen the crime scene units out here. watching all of this with us is heather. we're on her roof top. thank you for letting us do this. you say your house shook. what...
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go to the michael wreckage of an amtrak train that was headed from d.c.overturned train cars and these five people killed six suffering critical injuries. more than 50 people suffering less serious injuries the mayor says we do not know why the amtrak train derailed there is no indication of terrorism. they're calling this an absolute disaster dismast the worst thing he has ever seen these are pictures now from a short time ago showing us the same in philadelphia the northeast section of philadelphia. very populated residential area to like is an absolute mess. because of naipaul is very difficult to continue the search effort in that area it will be on the same on my we are sorry we are unable to bring you some of the store is a promise to like the that what happens with breaking news will will be back all the news tonight at 11:00. in new york city's war on crime the worst criminal offenders are pursued by the detectives of the major case squad. these are their stories. just eight days more to go. i'm going crazy thinking about it. mmm, me too sweethear
go to the michael wreckage of an amtrak train that was headed from d.c.overturned train cars and these five people killed six suffering critical injuries. more than 50 people suffering less serious injuries the mayor says we do not know why the amtrak train derailed there is no indication of terrorism. they're calling this an absolute disaster dismast the worst thing he has ever seen these are pictures now from a short time ago showing us the same in philadelphia the northeast section of...
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here in 2010 and 2011 but at the time the agency was contracting with amtrak so bostian technically an amtrak employee. according to his profile he's been working out of new york as a amtrak passenger engineer for 4 1/2 years, after spending 4 years as an amtrak conductor. data though from the critical black box suggests the train heading from washington to new york was traveling twice the posted speed limit when it went off the track, 106 miles an hour before hitting the curve with 0 50-mile-per-hour zone. >> shortly after he entered the curve, he placed the train into basically put the emergency brakes on the train. >> slams on the brakes. >> slams on the brakes. >> but it's too late? >> well, the train derailed at that point so i would say it was too late. >> now, in one media interview bostian's attorney said the 32-year-old remembers driving the train and going into that general area but has no recollection of the incident. that crash killing seven people and injuring more than 200 others. federal investigators will question him and the train crew in the coming days but they're not make
here in 2010 and 2011 but at the time the agency was contracting with amtrak so bostian technically an amtrak employee. according to his profile he's been working out of new york as a amtrak passenger engineer for 4 1/2 years, after spending 4 years as an amtrak conductor. data though from the critical black box suggests the train heading from washington to new york was traveling twice the posted speed limit when it went off the track, 106 miles an hour before hitting the curve with 0...
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i talked to an amtrak representative. she says right now she doesn't have much information to give passengers. she's trying to get head counts of those trying to get to new york, trying to get to d.c. i talked to one woman who said even if she's stranded for a couple of days, that's okay. she understands the gravity of the situation. another woman told me she's trying to get to d.c. and trying to figure out some other alternate transportation. only about a handful of people in there right now, but as we know, come tomorrow morning, people who may not have heard about this are going to be showing up here wanting to get on those trains that will not be running for the foreseeable future. but, again, if you're trying to get to places via new jersey transsit transit, i can tell you some of the passengers are being bused from here to cherry hill. that those trains are not running from philly to cherry hill at this point. at least that's what they're telling passengers inside. i did ask to speak to an amtrak and new jersey tran
i talked to an amtrak representative. she says right now she doesn't have much information to give passengers. she's trying to get head counts of those trying to get to new york, trying to get to d.c. i talked to one woman who said even if she's stranded for a couple of days, that's okay. she understands the gravity of the situation. another woman told me she's trying to get to d.c. and trying to figure out some other alternate transportation. only about a handful of people in there right now,...
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where an amtrak train derailed on the way to new york city. that train started here in washington. ed at least five people on board. amtrak cancelled all service between philly and new york. it announced changes all along the northeast corridor this morning and today the ntsb will investigate what happened. while the train derailed and whether this could have been prevented. >>> first, let's check the forecast with meteorologist tom kierein, weather and traffic on the 1s and amelia segal is on the weather deck to tell you what to wear. >> it is comfortably cool out here eun. it's breezy. noticing some clouds walking in to work this morning. it will be comfortably cooler than it has been all week long. temperatures in the upper 50s. pretty nice for the walkers out there. you might need a light jacket by the time you walk home. not going to need the jacket at all. beautiful, breezy and tom will be back in ten minutes with how long the cool weather will last. here is melissa with breaking news. >>> this is pictures from the scene, the traffic is being pushed on to south dakota involvin
where an amtrak train derailed on the way to new york city. that train started here in washington. ed at least five people on board. amtrak cancelled all service between philly and new york. it announced changes all along the northeast corridor this morning and today the ntsb will investigate what happened. while the train derailed and whether this could have been prevented. >>> first, let's check the forecast with meteorologist tom kierein, weather and traffic on the 1s and amelia...
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and there was an amtrak train that crashed in philadelphia, killing seven. >> well, the army has taken control in burundi's capital announcing that it has deposed the president after weeks of demonstrations. word of the coup first came in a radio prod cast where it announced that the president had violated the constitution by trying for a third term in office and it's mandate was now over. something that was denied on the president's twitter ago. he was in tanzania for a peace conference but said he was flying home now news of the president's overthrow was greeted by celebrations on the streets of the capital. balance come web sent us this update. >> dozens and dozens of soldiers on foot came in the city center with many clearing protesters. they say they have taken control of the country. here the last couple of hours there have been hundreds of hours of cheering protesters every time they see military vehicles. they're seen as a benevolent force in their goal of preventing the president of running for a third term a benevolent force in reinstating the constitution that ended burundi'
and there was an amtrak train that crashed in philadelphia, killing seven. >> well, the army has taken control in burundi's capital announcing that it has deposed the president after weeks of demonstrations. word of the coup first came in a radio prod cast where it announced that the president had violated the constitution by trying for a third term in office and it's mandate was now over. something that was denied on the president's twitter ago. he was in tanzania for a peace conference...
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we have new details this morning in the derailment of an amtrak train near philadelphia. attention is focused on the speed of the trained and engineer driving it when it careened off the tracks. at least seven died. investigators determined the train was moving too fast, almost twice the speed limit when it hid that dangerous curve. >> the train was traveling at approximately 106 miles per hour. three seconds later when the data to the recorders terminated, the train speed was 102 miles per hour. >> investigators still don't know why the train was going that fast. the engineer who was at the controls declined to speak to the ntsb but spoke briefly to police. he has given a blood sample and turned over his cell phone. >> he remembers going through that area generally. has absolutely no rex recollection of the. >> or anything unusual. >> the ntsb will examine the crew's movements in the 24 hours prior to the crash to see if the crew got enough sleep or were on medication. the mayor of philadelphia said this is focus remains on the victims. >> every person out hour and peopl
we have new details this morning in the derailment of an amtrak train near philadelphia. attention is focused on the speed of the trained and engineer driving it when it careened off the tracks. at least seven died. investigators determined the train was moving too fast, almost twice the speed limit when it hid that dangerous curve. >> the train was traveling at approximately 106 miles per hour. three seconds later when the data to the recorders terminated, the train speed was 102 miles...
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why isn't amtrak publicly saying we are taking care on this, we are on this, we'll have an announcement about how we're going to transportation you. of all these families of all these passengers watching this in the northeast right now and certainly as we know on these amtrak trains jay we see tours from all over the world. we could have people in europe right now wondering what's happening to their family members who might be on this train. california yaps can have relatives and friends traveling on these trains. amtrak has so far a.m. said we are aware of the crash. >> yes, they have. that's all i've seen for them on twitter. i have called into their public affairs people as well. my feeling is that they are likely in the process of trying to come up with a plan to do just what you're saying to help those who are not injured and try to take care of the one that's wounded. >> jay, isn't it someone's job at amtrak to have a plan in place in the event of a derailment in the event of passengers stranded somewhere, this is what we do this is our game that we go to, this is on two-minute dr
why isn't amtrak publicly saying we are taking care on this, we are on this, we'll have an announcement about how we're going to transportation you. of all these families of all these passengers watching this in the northeast right now and certainly as we know on these amtrak trains jay we see tours from all over the world. we could have people in europe right now wondering what's happening to their family members who might be on this train. california yaps can have relatives and friends...
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an amtrak spokesperson was there. how has the company responded to the accident? >> reporter: amtrak is in a very difficult position. they own the coaches in this case, and they own the track, and they have been campaigning for a very long time to have an increase in funding to boost the infrastructure in this and many other areas around the country that they operate. so far they have only issued a statement, and the spokesperson who you saw, pretty much reiterated what is in that statement, which is that they are very sorry for the loss of life and they will work as hard as they can with everybody, friends and individuals who knew people on that train to try and work out exactly what happened as quickly as possible and they have issued a telephone number and this is very interesting, stephanie, because this train, i believe started in richmond virginia, and would have picked up the bulk of its passengers to washington, d.c. pulled in to philadelphia and was on its way to new york. it is thought that the bulk of the people some of whom may have gone home now, are o
an amtrak spokesperson was there. how has the company responded to the accident? >> reporter: amtrak is in a very difficult position. they own the coaches in this case, and they own the track, and they have been campaigning for a very long time to have an increase in funding to boost the infrastructure in this and many other areas around the country that they operate. so far they have only issued a statement, and the spokesperson who you saw, pretty much reiterated what is in that...
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an amtrak train with more than 200 people on board derails. killing at least five injuring several dozen. right now, the rescue efforts underway. the certainly for more victims and the search for answers tonight. >>> plus lifestyles of the frugal and famous. tonight, he's sharing his simple and surprising advice for what he calls a better and smarter version of luxury. >> this is so cool. >>> and virtual porn they say it's a quantum leap in a multi-billion dollar business. inhabiting pornography through virtual reality. but what will it mean for those who believe they're addicted? the temptations may soon reach a whole new level. >> announcer: "nightline" will be right back. >>> good evening. and we begin here tonight with the breaking news. a fatal train derailment in the city of philadelphia. five people are dead. many others injured. at least six of them critically. you are looking at pictures now of the walking wounded. we also have a video of a rescue taking place. here it is. >> keep calling, okay? >> crawl forward, sir. come on, ma'am.
an amtrak train with more than 200 people on board derails. killing at least five injuring several dozen. right now, the rescue efforts underway. the certainly for more victims and the search for answers tonight. >>> plus lifestyles of the frugal and famous. tonight, he's sharing his simple and surprising advice for what he calls a better and smarter version of luxury. >> this is so cool. >>> and virtual porn they say it's a quantum leap in a multi-billion dollar...
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. >>> the scene where an amtrak train went off the rail looks a lot different. here is a live look from sky force 10. the passenger coaches were loaded onto long flat bed trucks to be taken to an amtrak facility in delaware for further examination. >>> we're also following breaking news in trenton. here is a live look over the post office. here is what we know now. the post office is evacuated and you can see people standing outside on the street. there's reports of a hazmat situation at the post office. we're working to confirm what's happening and get more information. >>> 12 patients from the train derailment remain at temp university hospital. five of them are listed in critical condition. in about 30 minutes new jersey's two u.s. senators will hold a news conference to discuss the need for improving rail transportation funding in the wake of the derailment. monique braxton is live in port richmond with an update. >> reporter: i'm about a block and a half away from where the derailment occurred. this is the command center where daily press briefings have hap
. >>> the scene where an amtrak train went off the rail looks a lot different. here is a live look from sky force 10. the passenger coaches were loaded onto long flat bed trucks to be taken to an amtrak facility in delaware for further examination. >>> we're also following breaking news in trenton. here is a live look over the post office. here is what we know now. the post office is evacuated and you can see people standing outside on the street. there's reports of a hazmat...
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meantime, an amtrak worker filed the first lawsuit connected to the crash. ruth phillips was in one of the rear cars of the train. the cynwyd law firm said he suffered trauma. the suit seeks damages in excess of $150,000. it says amtrak is to blame regardless of what the investigation reveals. >> we wanted to try to get this in court as soon as possible so that not only we can get this matter resolved hopefully quickly, but so he can go on with his life as well. >> amtrak tells us they do not comment on pending litigation. >>> we have new information on a 2013 commuter train crash in new york city. the engineer who fell asleep at the controls will not face charges. the metro-north derailment killed four people. the engineer dosed off because he suffered from an undiagnosed sleep disorder. >>> new this morning, the american citizen killed in this week's attacks in afghanistan has ties in our area. paula cantore died in the after math of an attack on her hotel. she earned a bachelor of science from the wharton school. she was 46 years old. she had many years o
meantime, an amtrak worker filed the first lawsuit connected to the crash. ruth phillips was in one of the rear cars of the train. the cynwyd law firm said he suffered trauma. the suit seeks damages in excess of $150,000. it says amtrak is to blame regardless of what the investigation reveals. >> we wanted to try to get this in court as soon as possible so that not only we can get this matter resolved hopefully quickly, but so he can go on with his life as well. >> amtrak tells us...
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leon: breaking news from philadelphia, where an amtrak train from d.c. has derailed. up to 60 people are injured. alison: it was a northeast regional train that left from washington, d.c., just a few hours ago on its way to new york city. richard reeve is live at union station with the latest. richard? richard: this was northeast regional number 188 that left union station at about 7:10 p.m. due to go to new york city. this is regarded as a mass castle the incident. that means the fire department police emergency services have all hands on deck at the location. what we have been seeing, what we have been talking about earlier reports said that the train shook as it went around a turn. another report said the trainers seem to shift onto its right side. we know that about 200 people were on the train, 8 to 10 cars derailed, at least two on their side. we have heard reports of 50, 60 people injured, lacerations, broken bones, things like that. we know that an ntsb team is on their way, search teams, as you may be showing on the video looking with flashlights. they are ho
leon: breaking news from philadelphia, where an amtrak train from d.c. has derailed. up to 60 people are injured. alison: it was a northeast regional train that left from washington, d.c., just a few hours ago on its way to new york city. richard reeve is live at union station with the latest. richard? richard: this was northeast regional number 188 that left union station at about 7:10 p.m. due to go to new york city. this is regarded as a mass castle the incident. that means the fire...
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after an amtrak train flew autrails and tore passengers cars to pieces. east five people are dead. we are live on the scene moments from now. >>> incredible stories from inside the crushed amtrak cars as passengers help one another escape the wreckage. >> i got you, okay? keep crawling okay? >> where am i crawling to?
after an amtrak train flew autrails and tore passengers cars to pieces. east five people are dead. we are live on the scene moments from now. >>> incredible stories from inside the crushed amtrak cars as passengers help one another escape the wreckage. >> i got you, okay? keep crawling okay? >> where am i crawling to?
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amtrak's worst catastrophes ever. and survivability of the cars is going to be an issue. in the past amtrak hads done things like put in more windows that become emergency exits, although it seems possible that these folks died in the impact. it's not because they were trapped inside the train during a fire or something. it may be that egress was not the issue, the issue was simply surviving the impact. >> do we still have benny vella on the phone? >> i'm here. >> how close are you to the scene? >> pretty close. as close as we can get. there's a field separating with our studio is and the actual train tracks. supports for the electrical wires are twisted. looks like they're hanging over the train itself and you can see a skewed train car from where i'm standing. >> this is in the northeast section of philadelphia in the frankfort section. explain to our viewers where that is and what that area is like. >> what the area is like? >> yeah. >> where the tracks are. if there's a graveyard for freight trains and that sort of thing. >> right. the area where this happened was call
amtrak's worst catastrophes ever. and survivability of the cars is going to be an issue. in the past amtrak hads done things like put in more windows that become emergency exits, although it seems possible that these folks died in the impact. it's not because they were trapped inside the train during a fire or something. it may be that egress was not the issue, the issue was simply surviving the impact. >> do we still have benny vella on the phone? >> i'm here. >> how close...
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an amtrak passenger train has derailed in philadelphia. we know that so far at least five people are dead. we are hearing that at least seven of the train cars have turned over on to the side. one of those cars actually split in half. the mayor saying that he has never seen anything like it. this is the northeast regional train 188, traveling northbound from washington to new york. >> these are live images from the scene right now. we understand that rescue crews are making secondary searches. they have accounted or preliminarily accounted for 243 in all, cross checking it against the manifests to insure that everybody has gotten out. right now they are still going through the wreckage of this train. the philadelphia mayor has described this as a scene which is just simply unbelievable. >> i have been down on the tracks, on the scene with my staff. it is an absolute disastrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. and most personnel will say that as well. >> we know that six people are critically wounded right now, one passenger,
an amtrak passenger train has derailed in philadelphia. we know that so far at least five people are dead. we are hearing that at least seven of the train cars have turned over on to the side. one of those cars actually split in half. the mayor saying that he has never seen anything like it. this is the northeast regional train 188, traveling northbound from washington to new york. >> these are live images from the scene right now. we understand that rescue crews are making secondary...
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amtrak has not been invested in at an adequate level to sustain it maintain it much less grow it and ncial times, amtrak has shown record ridership and revenue for ten of the last 12 years. the northeast corridor carries 77% of the market share over the airlines between washington and new york. it serves my hometown of meridian, mississippi, that needs to be connected to that system. so in spite of gross underinvestment, amtrak has continued to serve the nation. keep in mind that there is no transportation system in the world that pays for itself out of its fare box. no rail system no highway system does nor does our airway system. think of all the investment in air traffic controllers, airports runways, tsa agents. we don't think about that as an investment in air, yet it is. and we invest precious little in passage rail. and we definitely need that passage rail connection to connect our economies, large cities small cities international networks. >> i think it bears mentioning that you were a republican mayor in mississippi for 16 years. what do you say to members of your own party
amtrak has not been invested in at an adequate level to sustain it maintain it much less grow it and ncial times, amtrak has shown record ridership and revenue for ten of the last 12 years. the northeast corridor carries 77% of the market share over the airlines between washington and new york. it serves my hometown of meridian, mississippi, that needs to be connected to that system. so in spite of gross underinvestment, amtrak has continued to serve the nation. keep in mind that there is no...
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. >> the mayor of philadelphia describing the devastation after an amtrak train flew off the rails leaving a mangled mess. >> and at this hour a desperate search for survivors. i'm dan ashley. >> i'm uh ma dates. the -- i'm uh ma dates. it happened from washington, d.c. to new york. it is uncluer what caused the train to derail. >> and here is a live look at the scene. five people are confirmed dead and another 65 people hurt. 2 tour 3 people are on board with some still accounted for. you can see where it happened on the map. >> and here is the scene from inside the wreckage moments after the crash. you can see in the picture passengers bloodied and bruised. >> and here is another picture showing a firefighter rushing into the toppled train car to help as much as possible. here is the latest. >> this is a nightmare and it can't be happening. >> a desperate search in the dark and a scene of twisted metal and shattered glass. emergency crews armed with flashlights. >> i heard a big bang. it was a big bang. >> it is an absolute disastrous mess. never seen anything like this in my life. >> an
. >> the mayor of philadelphia describing the devastation after an amtrak train flew off the rails leaving a mangled mess. >> and at this hour a desperate search for survivors. i'm dan ashley. >> i'm uh ma dates. the -- i'm uh ma dates. it happened from washington, d.c. to new york. it is uncluer what caused the train to derail. >> and here is a live look at the scene. five people are confirmed dead and another 65 people hurt. 2 tour 3 people are on board with some still...
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missed, that parked tanker by like 50 yards and while i was standing up there for about an hour an amtrak guy came by and he was telling me, yeah, it turns out that those tankers are full, it would have set off an explosion like in other. so, out of the whole tragedy that is one good thing is that it missed it. >> reporter: these details lending a little perspective her this morning but still a disaster scene here in port richmond, once again, five people confirm dead, six critically injured at this point. again potential victims here on site as cadaver dogs search and also emergency responders survey the a area as well. but just devastating scene out here in port richmond, we will continue to machine for latest updates as they become available now back to you in the studio. >> thanks very much. >>> eyewitness account was incredible unbelievable. >>> derailment has been keeping emergency rooms very busy at area hospitals. >> doctors and nurses have been treating dozens of injured passengers. "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch joins us at hahnemann hospital and they are treating all k
missed, that parked tanker by like 50 yards and while i was standing up there for about an hour an amtrak guy came by and he was telling me, yeah, it turns out that those tankers are full, it would have set off an explosion like in other. so, out of the whole tragedy that is one good thing is that it missed it. >> reporter: these details lending a little perspective her this morning but still a disaster scene here in port richmond, once again, five people confirm dead, six critically...
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there was trouble on an amtrak train in the walkie this afternoon after a fire started on board. fire investigators say it began in the engine compartment. all passengers and crew escaped unharmed. the cause of the fire is under investigation. just hours after that though enough you amtrak crash republican-led house panel voted to truck amtrak's budget. that set off a firestorm on the hill as democrats demanded funding increases to prevent further accidents. house speaker john boehner blasted the action. >> you really going to ask such a stupid question? obviously is not about funding. the train was going twice the speed limit. adequate funds for their. no money has been cut from rail safety. maureen: president obama asked for more than $2 billion for amtrak in his budget proposal. the current republican proposal allocates $1.1 billion. the house just passed a bill to allow congress to review in iran nuclear deal. the bill gives lawmakers the power to review and potentially reject a nuclear deal with iran. president obama says he would sign it. negotiators from the u.s. and five
there was trouble on an amtrak train in the walkie this afternoon after a fire started on board. fire investigators say it began in the engine compartment. all passengers and crew escaped unharmed. the cause of the fire is under investigation. just hours after that though enough you amtrak crash republican-led house panel voted to truck amtrak's budget. that set off a firestorm on the hill as democrats demanded funding increases to prevent further accidents. house speaker john boehner blasted...
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an amtrak train flies off the rails. hundreds are rushed to the hospital. 7 people are dead. crews are searching for victims. good afternoon, i'm michelle griego. >> hi, everyone. i'm frank mallicoat. we begin with that developing news. sources say speed is likely a factor in that deadly crash of the amtrak train. authorities say the engineer at the controls has lawyered up and isn't talking to police right now. craig boswell spoke with passengers who managed to escape the crash unharmed. >> reporter: they are moving debris off the tracks in philadelphia where an amtrak train traveling to new york city derailed on a curve. some are turned over, some on their sides. >> we are going to collect information. what was the train speed? what was the speed limit on the curve? >> keep calling, okay? >> reporter: passengers described chaos as they tried to make their way out of the mangles wreckage. >> this is a nightmare. i saw so many head injuries and bloody faces, people very injured thrown out of their seats. >> reporter: more than 200 passengers were taken to hospitals many with
an amtrak train flies off the rails. hundreds are rushed to the hospital. 7 people are dead. crews are searching for victims. good afternoon, i'm michelle griego. >> hi, everyone. i'm frank mallicoat. we begin with that developing news. sources say speed is likely a factor in that deadly crash of the amtrak train. authorities say the engineer at the controls has lawyered up and isn't talking to police right now. craig boswell spoke with passengers who managed to escape the crash unharmed....
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it's a major collision of an amtrak trin on the busiest of amtrak said to the north-east corridor. popular trains from washington to new york and boston. at the m
it's a major collision of an amtrak trin on the busiest of amtrak said to the north-east corridor. popular trains from washington to new york and boston. at the m
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this is an amtrak train that's crashed in philadelphia.e appear to be injured, traveling from washington, d.c. to new york city. and we're looking to get more information. the pictures do not look good. stay with us. if you have moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis like me and you're talking to your rheumatologist abologic... this is humira. this is humira helping to relieve my pain and protect my joints from further damage. this is humira giving me new perspective. doctors have been prescribing humira for ten years. humira works for many adults. it targets and helps to block a specific source of inflammation that contributes to ra symptoms. humira can lower your ability to fight infections, including tuberculosis. serious, sometimes fatal infections and cancers including lymphoma have happened, as have blood, liver, and nervous system problems, serious allergic reactions, and new or worsening heart failure. before treatment get tested for tb. tell your doctor if you've been to areas where certain fungal infections are common, and if yo
this is an amtrak train that's crashed in philadelphia.e appear to be injured, traveling from washington, d.c. to new york city. and we're looking to get more information. the pictures do not look good. stay with us. if you have moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis like me and you're talking to your rheumatologist abologic... this is humira. this is humira helping to relieve my pain and protect my joints from further damage. this is humira giving me new perspective. doctors have been...
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as you know an amtrak train headed to new york city from washington, d.c. has crashed in philadelphia this evening. several people appear to be injured are injured we've seen that it was train 188. that left washington, d.c. earlier tonight the front of the train going into a turn. when it shook. eye witnesses on the scene, and those on board say the front looked pretty bad there is one person working for the associated press was quoted an ap report as saying he saw, quote some people mangled up. we have no confirmed reports of fatalities, however, we're being told
as you know an amtrak train headed to new york city from washington, d.c. has crashed in philadelphia this evening. several people appear to be injured are injured we've seen that it was train 188. that left washington, d.c. earlier tonight the front of the train going into a turn. when it shook. eye witnesses on the scene, and those on board say the front looked pretty bad there is one person working for the associated press was quoted an ap report as saying he saw, quote some people mangled...
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amtrak and the commuter rails are chronically underfunded >>> would you get on an amtrak train, i do take amtrak to new york frequently. i sit in the middle car. >> reporter: that's his little precaution, the middle car, a spot that is safer, is something gogs wrong. lawrence man believes one way to improve safety is to put two people in every cab, not just one, a second set of eyes. that is standard procedure on major freight lines. >>> thank you. richard beale is a former train engineer and a counter rail operations and safety advisor, he is in miami. you are a big proponent of having two people in the locomotive cabin. tell me why? >> i am. i've been in the industry for 45 years. it's important to have a second set of eyes looking out the windshield to see what is going on. if something happens to the engineer he's there to make sure that the proper steps take place. someone warn the engineer put the brake on or he has a brake on his side as well. >> that's twice as much costing twice as much in the locomotive cabin, is the money words it? >> sure it's worth it. they had it since r
amtrak and the commuter rails are chronically underfunded >>> would you get on an amtrak train, i do take amtrak to new york frequently. i sit in the middle car. >> reporter: that's his little precaution, the middle car, a spot that is safer, is something gogs wrong. lawrence man believes one way to improve safety is to put two people in every cab, not just one, a second set of eyes. that is standard procedure on major freight lines. >>> thank you. richard beale is a...
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there is an amtrak funding debate and what they have been getting for their billions of bucks. leland vitter is on the ground where a news conference just wrapped up with very interesting information. good evening, leland. >> reporter: good evening, shannon. the fbi is trying to figure out what caused a large dent in the lower left-hand area of the locomotive in question. a commuter train on the very same track the night of the accident reported either being shot at or hit by a rock and a conductor on the train seems to remember her engineer of the amtrak train saying something similar happened to their train. now, obviously the best information would be from the engineer who the ntsb just got done interviewing. however, the last thing he remembers of tuesday night was ringing his bell at a station three miles from here. investigators say they don't yet know why the train accelerated from 70 miles per hour to 106 before it approached the sharp curve. the engineer must manually increase the throttle for the train to speed up. >> the throttle unlike your car which maybe is variab
there is an amtrak funding debate and what they have been getting for their billions of bucks. leland vitter is on the ground where a news conference just wrapped up with very interesting information. good evening, leland. >> reporter: good evening, shannon. the fbi is trying to figure out what caused a large dent in the lower left-hand area of the locomotive in question. a commuter train on the very same track the night of the accident reported either being shot at or hit by a rock and a...
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as an amtrak conductor. now, data from the black back suggests the train heading from washington to new york was traveling twice the posted speed limit when it went off the track. talking 106 miles per hour before hitting the curve in a 50-mile-per-hour zone. >> shortly after he hit the curve. >> slams on the brakes? >> slams on the brakes. >> then it's too late? >> well, the train dea littled at that point so i would say it was too late. >> reporter: the crash killed seven people and injured more than 200 others. philadelphia police saying they interviewed bostian. they've got a blood sample. his attorney saying his clipt has turned over his cellphone. federal investigators say they will likely interview him and train crew today or tomorrow and will not assign blame until all investigation is complete, saying that mechanical issues could be to blame all together. live in san francisco, stephanie chuang, "today in the bay." >> we'll see what the findings end up proving. but in the meantime, the deadly derail
as an amtrak conductor. now, data from the black back suggests the train heading from washington to new york was traveling twice the posted speed limit when it went off the track. talking 106 miles per hour before hitting the curve in a 50-mile-per-hour zone. >> shortly after he hit the curve. >> slams on the brakes? >> slams on the brakes. >> then it's too late? >> well, the train dea littled at that point so i would say it was too late. >> reporter: the...
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all of the coaches will be examined at an amtrak facility in delaware.e geraldino is live from philadelphia. the first funeral happened today? >> yes he is the youngest of the victims. he was a sophomore at the navalal academy and about 150 classmates came up to pay his respects. this loss is devastating to his family. he was their only child, randall. >> amtrak's ceo says the company is take full responsibility for the accident. any word on how amtrak is reaching out to families of the victims and the injured? >> they have contact information. they are offering to pay transportation costs, temporary lodging, medical and funeral expenses. but for a lot of people that is not enough and we're expecting more lawsuits. >> we understand there has been a lawsuit that has been filed by an amtrak employee what can you tell us about that. >> he was just a passenger on the train headed to new york. he is asking for more than $150,000 in damages and potential lost wages, and his position is whether it was human error or mechanical error, amtrak is to blame. 578 tra
all of the coaches will be examined at an amtrak facility in delaware.e geraldino is live from philadelphia. the first funeral happened today? >> yes he is the youngest of the victims. he was a sophomore at the navalal academy and about 150 classmates came up to pay his respects. this loss is devastating to his family. he was their only child, randall. >> amtrak's ceo says the company is take full responsibility for the accident. any word on how amtrak is reaching out to families of...
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an amtrak train, seven people dead. now, here's what we're watching, we're seeing crews remove the tangled train cars. they're taking them to a secure location as the investigation continues. also today, we hope to learn when amtrak will start rebuilding that damaged track. that can start to take place now that the cars are being removed. we're also waiting for investigators to identify the last of the victims. seven people have been killed. >>> happening today at camp david, president obama will host a conference of gulf nation leaders. those leaders are expected to share concerns about the proposed nuclear agreement with iran. among those attending, crown prince of saudi arabia representatives from qatar, the uae, kuwait bahrain. >>> and the gunmen who killed five people including an american was shot to death by government security forces. this happened at a party guesthouse in kabul. police say the attackers held police at bay for several hours. no group has claimed responsibility in the siege. >>> officials in nepa
an amtrak train, seven people dead. now, here's what we're watching, we're seeing crews remove the tangled train cars. they're taking them to a secure location as the investigation continues. also today, we hope to learn when amtrak will start rebuilding that damaged track. that can start to take place now that the cars are being removed. we're also waiting for investigators to identify the last of the victims. seven people have been killed. >>> happening today at camp david, president...