Amtrak train derailed and hit the track. A PHOTO
Photo: twitter / Pierce Co Sheriff @PierceSheriff
Passenger train Amtrak derailed and hit a busy highway Interstate 5 on the first day of work on the route. A large number of injured people and deaths have been reported. At least 6 people died.
The lineup included 83 people, including machinists, informed Amtrak railway company. The speed of the train could reach 128 km per hour, the accident occurred in 64 km from Seattle.
The reason is called a certain object on the railway, but the preliminary investigation has not yet been completed. It is only known that the condition of the rails in this place is good and they have recently been repaired.
On Monday, the speed train made its first trip along the new railway line, which was built as part of a project worth $ 180,8 million.
Photo: twitter / Pierce Co Sheriff @PierceSheriff
Tyurston County Sheriff tweeted a “train incident” that got off the rails at the crossroads of mountain roads halfway between Tacoma and Olympia. Police asked drivers to avoid the area near the overpass and the valley of the Nikuallli.
Photo: twitter / Pierce Co Sheriff @PierceSheriff
“All lanes of southbound I-5 at Mount Road are closed,” the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a tweet. Train 501 accident Amtrak occurred south of the city of Dupont.
Photo: @ naenae007
The accident led to numerous casualties, including injuries and fatalities, NBC spokesman Pierce County confirmed and added that the number of casualties will only increase.
Rail service south of Seattle 'temporarily suspended,' reports Amtrak .
Photo: twitter / Pierce Co Sheriff @PierceSheriff
Photo: twitter / Pierce Co Sheriff @PierceSheriff
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