hospital and a woman struck in the buttocks, she has also ben taken to penn presbyterian. there are a number of shootings as of late because of drugs and the drug trade and we don't know the conditions of these two individuals, safe to say they have been taken to the hospital. >>> next the bridges of cumberland county ten of them are june going emergency repairser repairser paris and that means and john rawlins has the story. >> reporter: the money repairs are already underway at the overpass at route 55 exit 26 in vineland, in this case tiny cracks were found near critical bolts today workers drilling holes to mown the scores of new support plates. this when into service in 1968 and the state says work here and at other route 55 bridges means occasional lane closures and that could slow and inconvenience drivers. >> it will be but better to close it down and fix it. >> worth the hassle. >> yes, to me it is. >> it could be a big accident. >> it's worth the hassle frmg definitely worth it. >> with memorial day coming up they are committed to keeping all lanes open from frid

the driver of the other car was tape to penn presbyterian no. tape to penn presbyterian no. word on identity of those that died. >> a police officer in philadelphia was injured during a two-vehicle cash in spring garden section this morning. this is viewer video of the accident moments before the crash and authorities tell us the officer suffered minor injuries and was taken to hahneman hospital. vettors say the other drive was not injured. meanwhile the cruiseren jurd heavy front end damage the drive was not charged young cancer patients were treated to hawaii teams this afternoon. >> this event is design to give you youngsters undergoing grueling san ker treatments, chance to relavrm and smile an one of these kids showed under the circumstances he really nodes how you to bust a move. >> it was a house turnouts in delaware county for a popular young man. he celebrated 12 hj birth day that turnd into a team efforts. >> that smile on josh crimeer's face is hartd to gets this weekend he has a lot to smile about and so does his mom. >> i started trying and it's -- words can't e

again that 20-year-old school of the future special needs student was taken to penn presbyterian medicalter with injuries to her face t the other students were loaded onto another bus and reunited with their parents. we are waiting for more details on this breaking news story and as soon as we have them we'll pass them on to you right here on "action news." reporting live in west philadelphia, can kenneth moton, channel6 "action news." >> thank you kenneth. >>> we now know the cause of this morning's deadly fire in the kensington section of philadelphia. authorities say this was a case of arson. the plays broke out in a three story apartment building on kensington avenue near willard street. a 31-year-old man died from injuries he sustained jumping out the window. four others including two children were rushed to the hospital with the arson determination this is now in the hands of the police and "action news" reporter sarah bloomquist is live at police headquarters. sarah. >> reporter: jim, that's right, the homicide unit, the atf and the fire marshal's office are all part of the task f

it its possible some were taken to penn presbyterian and we have not heard about that just yet. the look on the face of some of the injured not only are they pained but startled. a couple of the men we had just heard from moments ago and shell shocked, if you will. there was no warning. there was no apparent explosion. there was no apparent collision. just, a flip, a roll over, of the train cars. what could have caused that to happen. obviously we don't know and we won't know, for some substantial period of time. as gerneys now are taking some of the injured away from this accident scene. the investigation can wait, for some time but right now the only priority is caring for the injured. kenneth moton let's go back to you. >> reporter: jim, right now we are still working on another update but i want to show you this scene while we go over some of the information that is coming to us also again from amtrak, at this point about a surface leather where they do mention that the 38 passengers and five crew members on board, initial reports are that several passengers have been injure

. >>> well, man in his 20's is in critical condition at penn presbyterian hospital today after being shot in the stomach and in southwest philadelphia earlier this afternoon. it happened in the area of 70th and elmwood avenue just before 2:00. no arrests have been made so far in this case. >>> police in philadelphia are also investigating a an overnight shooting in the logan section of the city this one happened on the 500 block of west duncannon street, man in his 30's was sitting in the corner when hit at least four times in both legs. he was rushed to einstein hospital in stable condition no arrests have been made and no word on a possible mote any of this case. >>> the commission of the veterans affairs took time to remember the wonderful men and women who died serving our country. action cam on the scene at memorial plaza in new castle delaware for this memorial day ceremony. memorial plaza features a reflecting pool and memorial statue along with the memorial wall. the wall contains the the names of the 15,000 men and women from delaware and new jersey who died, fighting wars a

we are told all four taken to nearby penn presbyterian hospital but back out here live this morning this scene is still being held and investigation still underway. four people injured an officer and three civilians. we are told that all should be recovering from their wound. we are live from southwest philadelphia justin finch for cbs-3 eyewitness news. >>> good morning also in the news a manhunt is underway for a prisoner who escaped custody in southwest philadelphia. authorities tell us that 16 year-old hasseem single will try has a lengthy criminal record. he is wanted for three armed robberies this year. single try managed to escape being handcuffed this morning. police believe he is still in the area. >> people know where he is at. he is back in his hometown. there are individual he hangs out with and family members. >> reporter: investigators say if they find anybody harboring this fugitive, they will ab rested. "eyewitness news" reporter jan carabao will join us live in the next hour. >>> twisters caught on tape and is he rear storms, including, tornadoes slammed the midwest. wor

par med ikdz rushed the victim to penn presbyterian high school. no arrests were made and they're working on determining motive of this case. >> philadelphia police are investigating two separate shootings that injured three teenagers on south street saturday night. violence has business owners and nearby residents on edge. david henery has the details. >> the party atmosphere dime abrupt end last night with not one but two shooting incidents in close proximity the first open 800 block two teens were shot and short time later down here corner of 8th and baynebridge another young man was gunned down. >> terrible i feel awful for their families. i'm so sorry. >> residents ever the neighborhood were unnerved when they heard the news this morning. early this morning bullet casings littered the sidewalk. police say two boys ages 16 and 17 were both shot around 1:15. the teens told police they saw a group of other young men arguing in the street when one of them pulled a gun and started shooting. >> both victims were transported immediately by police to

. >>> man in his 20's is in critical condition at penn presbyterian hospital today after being shot in the stomach in southwest philadelphia earlier this afternoon. it happened in the area of 70th and elmwood avenue just before 2:30. no arrests have have been made. >>> police in philadelphia also investigating an overnight shooting in the logan section of the city this one happened on the 500 block of west duncannon street, a man in his 30's was sitting in the corner when he was hit four times in both legs. he was rushed to einstein in stable condition. no arrests have been made and no word of a possible motive at this time. >>> a young, new jersey state trooper was killed during a car crash early this morning. he a and his partner were driving on 195 in upper freehold township when their squad car hit a deer. "action news" reporter dann cuellar is live in the satellite center with details dann. >> reporter: new jersey state police calling it a tragic loss for their family. his family calling him a phenomenal young man with the heart of goal. state toe boheas lease identified trooper k

driver of the other car was taken to penn presbyterian. no word on the identities of these who died. >>> chopper 6hd over the new jersey turnpike in chesterfield township late last night when four soldiers were a among six people hurt in the crash and officials inside the hum vee which was clipped by a car trying to change lanes. hum vee ended up flipping over, and slamming over a tree. the driver of the hum vee remains in critical condition two occupants from the other kara along with the other three soldiers, are hospitalized, as well no word yet if any charges are pend ing. >>> an afternoon of play took a tragic turn for little girl from bucks county. nine year-old was truck in the chest with the bee bee or pellet gun a and she was flown to children's hospital in philadelphia a "action news" reporter kenneth moton joins us live in humeville with the full story kenneth. >> reporter: walter, details are still coming in on this one, the pennsylvania state police have been on this scene after that nine year-old girl was shot in the chest wi

police officer was taken to penn presbyterian and right here on the scene back out the here live they are cleaning up a major thoroughfare before the morning commute. at one point all areas of the intersection here was closed down, at this point, it is appearing to reopen. fifty-eighth street should reopen in a short time. we are live from southwest philadelphia, i'm justin finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> developing right now you tornadoes touched down in parts of the oklahoma, nebraska, and kansas, and this is absolutely unbelievable. the surrounding areas have been particularly hard hit with numerous homes destroyed and some major flooding as well. cbs news correspondent adrian a diaz joins us from bridge creek, oklahoma where more bad weather is in the forecast, good morning. >> reporter: ukee, good morning. we weren't able to get into bridge creek because road were closed. we came to southern oklahoma city. and, destroying everything in the direct path. and, almost completely wiped off. this massive tornado is one of dozens that tore through the central part of the husband.

. >> reporter: courtney was released from penn presbyterian medical center where doctors flushed broken glass out the of her eyes. she was still in pain . so was her mother. >> this is really bad. no one cares what they do or consequences. i want these boys prosecuted. i really do. >> reporter: courtney's mother a says she will need to see an eye doctor tomorrow. the other student they were not injured. police say they are working on getting that video out so that they can try to identified the kids responsible for this incident, jim, reporting live from park side tonight kenneth moton for channel six "action news". >>> thanks kenneth. >>> news from our new jersey news room plans to chop more than 200 jobs in the atlantic city school district are off the table at least for right now. the the atlantic city school board reject a proposed budget tonight by a vote of six to four. a state monitor presented the budget the which included 226 layoffs. the monitor says he will now review additional options to plug the the budget short fall. >>> police in darby are searching for this man rahim pr

several other hospitalization including aria health and penn presbyterian also cared for patient, some released but some remain in treatment. >> and here at temple, we are told the age range for patient is from 19 to 80 years old. some have surgeries ahead for them. other require more healing and healing is key, because some of the injured are from abroad. we are live from north philadelphia justin fin. cbs-3, "eyewitness news". >> justin, thank you. stay with cbs-3 for the latest development on the amtrak tragedy. as soon as we have any new information, you will see it right here on tv and on line at cbsphilly.com. >> right now just past 5:03. we want traffic and weather together. katie, out on the skydeck need a jacket this morning? >> layers, again another key element to the forecast today and how you want to prepare for t but looks like another pleasant day unfolding for us overall. now, when we start thing offer just by looking at storm scan3, what you will find it looks like it is cloudy start flight trust me, these clouds are pretty high in the atmosphere, the higher up they are

penn presbyterian as well as einstein. most of them at this time have been discharge. we are live from north philadelphia i'm justin finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> amtrak services still affect this morning because of the crash. vittoria has more on that. >> reporter: good morning, everyone. we have put together a mass transit checklist. i will step out of the way so you can take it all n let's start with amtrak. indefinitely till service has been suspended between philadelphia and new york. you know that. if you are traveling the the atlantic city rail line they are shuttle busing between pennsauken and 30th street station. also, the trenton line has been suspended in regards to regional rail. now west trenton line, little different story they have added a additional trains due to increased role. same thing for your traveling of the market frankford line due you to increased volume and they are making all stops. also if you were an amtrak commuter and you have a ticket, new jersey river line and a few of the new jersey transit buses as well as patco line are al

. >>> in -- in penn presbyterian. >>> a baltimore 50 protesters were arrested overnight.ally is expected to takes place today. 6 police officers were charged in the death of freddie gray. we have more on the reaction to the charges being filed. >> reporter: these 6 baltimore police officers now suspects charged in connection with freddie gray's death. >> mr. gray's death was a homicide. >> reporter: the state's attorney saying gray should not have been arrested in the first place, that the knife in his pocket was legal. once in custody on april 12. she said gray was put into the police van legs shackled and hands cuffed and officers didn't put a seat belt on him. he suffered a major spinal cord injury. when he asked for medical help they didn't call for first aid. the driver is facing second degree murder. >> today is a momentous step on the road to justice for freddie. >> police union calls it a rush for justice calling for heated demand for actions from across the country. >> officer injured mr. gray or caused harm to mr. gray and are truly saddened by his death. these

the driver of the rav4 is in serious condition at penn presbyterian. >>> in baltimore, 50 people were arrested. thousands more are taking part in a victory rally. it's to celebrate the 6 police officers charged in freddie gray's death. >> reporter: these 6 baltimore police officers now suspects charged in connection with freddie gray's death. >> mr. gray's death was a homicide. >> reporter: the state's attorney saying gray should not have been arrested in the first place that the knife in his pocket was legal. once in custody, she said gray was put into the police van legs shackled hands cuffed, but officers didn't put a seat belt on him. it was in that van gray suffered a spinal cord injury when he asked for medical help officers didn't carry paramedics or offer first aid. the driver facing the most serious charge, second degree murder. >> today is a mo momentous step on the road for justice for freddie. >> reporter: the police union called it a rush to judgment following heated demand fore action from across the country. >> no officer injured mr. gray and caused harm to mr. gray and

there were several dozens taken to aria frankford and torresdale hospital einstein, as well as penn presbyterian. they have all been released and recovering. we are live from north philadelphia, i'm just continue finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> for more information on the amtrak tragedy you can go to our web site the at cbs philly.com. see the latest video pictures and news conferences from the investigators. >>> in other news this morning all lanes of the pennsylvania en, after i have four vehicle crash shut it down late last night. police say that it all began when a trash truck struck an overpass, at camp hill road in upper dublin. other three vehicles struck debris causing this tractor trailer hauling paper to overturn. the truck driver was taken to the hospital and his injuries are unknown at this time. >>> as we continue this morning, we have new information, on the hit and run that injured four philadelphia police officers. >>> also ahead the search for a missing helicopter in nepal six u.s. marines were on board, delivering aid for hurricane victims where they just vanish. >>> and

aria frankford taking in 26 people with minor injuries and aria torresdale taking in 30 people, penn presbyterian has one person, one patient who was in a trauma room. the these hospitals throughout the night and morning have been also, reunion for families friend and loved ones. we spoke with the father whose daughter called him from the train crash with her husband as well, take a listen. >> i'm okay but, you know, we're here in north philadelphia and our train derailed could you come here. she said, i love you three times. >> reporter: this father relieved to have his daughter a and son in law safe at this time. patients are being released in hospitals throughout the morning, and we are told about a 40 people were injured in this collision, and we are told of that number, there were 243 on board. almost half of the passengers in this derailment were injured overnight. we are live from center city, i'm just continue finch for cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >>> now this will affect so many commute this is morning not just on the rails but so many others ways as well. >> eleven million people use that

several other hospitalization including aria health and penn presbyterian care for patient some release, some remain in treatment. we do know several pain events conditions ranking from stable to improving. at this point, it is believed that all 243 people aboard the train have been accounted for. live in north philadelphia, justin finch cbs-3 "eyewitness news". >> justin, thank you for that. please be sure it stay with "eyewitness news" for the latest development on the amtrak tragedy as soon as there is new information, you will see it here on television, of course get it on line at cbsphilly.com. >> time right now 6:08. and the king is gone. legendary blues singer bb king passed away last night at his las vegas home. >> king announced he was in home hospice care two weeks ago for dehydration earlier this month his daughter said it was caused by type two diabetes. nicole brewer joins us for a look at a member over recall career. >> the sound, the voice the music, yes so remarkable. he was crowned king of the blues, his legacy lives on in the sound every his music. >> ♪ ♪ >> really b k

she's at penn presbyterian hospital. she's a student at school of the future. that bus as well as two adults. tonight, police are obviously after the person who threw that brick. >>> right now, at 6:00 works deadly hit and runs and the search for the drivers two-year-old david alicia and four-year-old latif wilson died in separate incidents in the city just hours apart. both of those children killed last month. >> around the same another child was hit by car. she did survive but has a long road ahead of her. only on fox bruce gordon talks to the child's mother, her daughter's recovery and he's live in hunting park too tonight. bruce. >> reporter: iain, philadelphia of course is chock full of narrow streets packed parked cars and children at play. recipe for disaster. an accident waiting to happen. and when it happens well, lives are changed forever. >> all the rods and gadgets and gizmos attached to her three-year-old morgan looks like acute little robot. but her mom doesn't mind. >> i don't ask questions. i thank god every day. >> your life is change so fast.

details very preliminary right now but the woman is thought to be about 50 years old was rushed to penn presbyterianime no arrests, no word on a motive for the shooting. we don't know what precipitated this, led up to it. it's also not clear at this point if the woman is the only victim but our cameraman on the scene also reported hearing gun shots after he arrived there so very much an active scene in southwest philadelphia. we'll follow this one up as the news continues and we get more details on this tonight. >> to other news this afternoon, it was science day at signal hill elementary school in voorhees, new jersey. and our own health reporter ali gorman was a featured guest. she talked to third graders about her career as a nurse and also as a reporter. she also spoke about healthy eating and exercise and the kids did an experiment to show how germs can spread and why it's important to wash your hands. >> and speaking of ali it's fitness friday. today on health check at 5:00 she'll focus on how to get a good workout without hurting yourself. monica malpass with more on this today. >> that's rig

police say the officers came across a man lying in the roads and rushed him to penn presbyterian.n both legs, the chest and abdomin, he is listed in critical condition. >>> the nypd said it found the gunman who seriously wounded a plain clothes police officer in new york city. blackwell fired several times into the vehicle. the officer in the driver seat 25-year-old brian moore was struck in the head. >> he is a brave young man. as you heard he comes from a police family. this is what he wanted to do with his life. he wanted to be a new york city police officer. he wanted to serve. >> moore is in critical, but stable condition following surgery. police arrested blackwell after a 90 minute search. they have not found the weapon used in the shooting. >>> we have an update on the missing cargo trucks in philadelphia. police tell "action news" one of the trucks was recovered early yesterday morning on rising sun avenue. just one of two cargo trucks stolen. one is missing a white uhaul van with arizona plates. >>> you couldn't ask for more perfect weather for the annual blue cross broa