An Amtrak court traveling in South Carolina collided with a CSX freight train on Sunday, coup two people and injuring at least 70.
The train with 139 passengers and eight gang members was traveling between New York and Miami when it hit the other procession and derailed near Columbia, South Carolina, Amtrak officials state.
“Amtrak Train 91, operating between New York and Miami, charged in contact with a CSX freight train at around 2:35 am in Cayce, South Carolina,” Amtrak responded in a statement to media.
“Local authorities are on the scene responding.”
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The derailment happened attached Charleston Highway and Pine Ridge Road.
Lexington Country’s Sheriff Bailiwick confirmed the deaths and injuries.
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The department then confirmed that all the travellers were off the train.
Later on Sunday during a press conference, Harrison Cahill, the civic information officer for the County of Lexington, confirmed that two people were colourless, but said at least 70 had been transported to hospitals for injuries. These wounds ranged from small scratches to broken bones.
Cahill also express that around 5,000 gallons of fuel had been spilled and is being secured.
A news-hen from local news network wis10 tweeted pictures of the crash.
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