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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--Photo courtesy of Washington State Patrol/Trooper Brooke Bova

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