Tuesday, March 8, 2016

9 injured after commuter train derails in California

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A commuter train derailed in northern California on Monday night, sending its lead car plunging into a swollen creek and leaving nine people injured, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, but a downed tree reportedly caused the crash.


Rescuers battled Alameda Creek's fast-moving currents in Alameda County, California, to pull riders to safety from the partially submerged rail car, according to Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly.


"It was dark, wet, it was raining. It was very chaotic," Kelly said. "This is an absolute miracle that no one was killed, no passengers or first responders." Read more...


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