An Amtrak train derailed in Washington state Monday morning, causing multiple casualties.
An Amtrak train derailed Monday morning and sent several cars onto Interstate 5 in Washington state.
The accident resulted in multiple casualties, though authorities have not disclosed the exact number.
Amtrak president and co-CEO Richard Anderson responded to the accident Monday afternoon.
An Amtrak train derailed Monday morning and sent several cars onto Interstate 5 in Washington state, killing multiple people. While the number of casualties has not been disclosed by authorities, the Associated Press has reported at least six people died while on the train.
The train was headed from Seattle to Portland, Oregon, and the accident happened before 8 a.m. after the train had left the Tacoma station. It was making its first trip on a newly opened route that had been the subject of local concern.
Though the cause of the derailment was not clear, the National Transportation Safety Board is set to begin an investigation into the accident.
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