Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 26 Sep 2021, 01:26 am Print
Montana train derailment Image credit: UNI
Amtrak said that five cars on the Empire Builder train derailed near the town of Joplin on Saturday, at around 04:00 pm local time (22:00 GMT).
— Jacob Cordeiro🌹 (@jacob_cordeiro) September 26, 2021
There were around 147 passengers and 13 crew members on board the train.
"Amtrak is working with the local authorities to transport injured passengers, and safely evacuate all other passengers," Amtrak said in a statement.
The New York Times reported citing the disaster and emergency services coordinator for Hill County, Amanda Frickel, that "well over" 50 people were injured in the accident and more than one person was killed.
My mother-in-law shared these photos with me—the Empire Builder @Amtrak train they were on derailed near Havre, Montana. @AmtrakAlerts pic.twitter.com/6p7aksKdTF
— Jessica Arp (@newsbyjessica) September 25, 2021
CBS reported that at least three people were confirmed dead, according to the Liberty County Sheriff.
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