Crime & Safety
Washington Amtrak Derailed: Captured On Twitter
Am Amtrak train on its inaugural ride suddenly derailed and hung over a highway Monday morning. Here are the images shared online.
An Amtrak train on its inaugural ride suddenly derailed Monday morning and hung over a Washington highway. The crash, which was reported around 7:40 a.m. near Tacoma, caused "multiple casualties and injuries" though it was unclear the number.
As crews worked to save the victims, several images began to surface on Twitter.
Here are just a few photos shared from Washington state:
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UPDATE: 77 people transported to hospitals after #Amtrak derailment in #Washington state – medics https://t.co/FJEvoHgsIk pic.twitter.com/n8a5Ks9LVJ
— RT (@RT_com) December 18, 2017
PHOTOS: Images from the scene of Washington interstate where Amtrak train has derailed. A train car is seen dangling from overpass and some train parts are scattered on highway (Courtesy @PierceSheriff) https://t.co/2CyKkppdRE pic.twitter.com/bBXB1cQJ85
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 18, 2017
NEW PICTURES: 'Injuries and casualties' from Amtrak derailment in Washington state https://t.co/A0ZwcXhWEK pic.twitter.com/rku4B5cQUH
— Carolyn Murray (@cmurraywcbdtv) December 18, 2017
First up close images of scene coming from @wspd1pio Trooper Bova, this is heartbreaking to see. Our thoughts & prayers to everyone involved. pic.twitter.com/ws460sjWRo
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) December 18, 2017
Amtrak derailment in Washington State being treated as a mass-casualty scene. pic.twitter.com/VabCii9zhn
— The Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) December 18, 2017
LATEST: https://t.co/rs92i38VUt • Amtrak train derailment near Tacoma, Washington • Injuries reported, "number to come," per sheriff pic.twitter.com/17IBvYjoJB
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 18, 2017
Images from scene show Amtrak train derailment near Tacoma, Washington pic.twitter.com/OKr3apzoyE
— NBC News (@NBCNews) December 18, 2017
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--Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol/Trooper Brooke Bova
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