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At least three killed as Amtrak train jumps track

Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 19 Dec 2017

At least three killed as Amtrak train jumps track

Washington, Dec 19 (JEN): At least three people died and about 100 others sustained injuries after a Portland bound Amtrak train from Seattle derailed near Washington on Monday, reports said.

The train was making its maiden voyage.

According to officials, 13 bogies of the train jumped the tracks.

The injured have all been moved to nearby hospitals, where they are recuperating.

Authorities said they are yet to determine the cause of the crash.
 

Image: Washington State Patrol Twitter