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2 dead as train carrying 147 people crashes into freight train in South Carolina 2 dead as train carrying 147 people crashes into freight train in South Carolina
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At least two people have died and more than 50 hospitalized after a train carrying 147 people collided with a freight train in South Carolina. At least two people have died and around 70 hospitalized after a train carrying 147 people collided with a freight train in South Carolina.
The Amtrak train, which was operating between New York and Miami, had 139 passengers and eight crew members on board.The Amtrak train, which was operating between New York and Miami, had 139 passengers and eight crew members on board.
Amtrak said there were “injuries reported” among those on board the passenger train but it is not yet clear how many. Lexington County Sheriff’s Department later revealed that at least two people had died and more than 50 people had been taken to hospital with injuries. Derek Pettaway was on the train at the time of the collision, he sustained minor cuts and bruises. He told RT.com that he had been asleep when he was awoken by the impact.
“The crew in the cars were very responsive and extremely helpful in keeping the situation calm. First responders showed up within 10-20 minutes after impact,” he said.
It’s understood the injured have been taken to a number of hospitals. Pettaway says “The hospital I’m currently in is filled”
Lexington County Sheriff’s Department later revealed that at least two people had died and more than 50 people had been taken to hospital with injuries.
The incident took place at around 2.35am local time in Cayce, South Carolina. The railroad corporation said that the lead engine and some of the passenger cars of the train had come off the tracks.The incident took place at around 2.35am local time in Cayce, South Carolina. The railroad corporation said that the lead engine and some of the passenger cars of the train had come off the tracks.
The local Red Cross tweeted that “disaster trained volunteers” are responding to the incident.The local Red Cross tweeted that “disaster trained volunteers” are responding to the incident.
The passenger train is part of Amtrak’s ‘Silver Service,’ an overnight line that connects New York and Miami with numerous stops along the way.The passenger train is part of Amtrak’s ‘Silver Service,’ an overnight line that connects New York and Miami with numerous stops along the way.
A media briefing will be held at 6:30am local time to provide an update on the ongoing situation.A media briefing will be held at 6:30am local time to provide an update on the ongoing situation.
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