Amtrak train derails in Kansas, 32 hurt

[Eugene]

Source: Reuters

Seven cars on a Chicago-bound Amtrak passenger train derailed in southwestern Kansas early on Monday, injuring 32 people, officials said.

The coaches from Amtrak's' Southwest Chief Train 4 traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed about 20 miles (32 km) west of Dodge City shortly after midnight, Amtrak said in a statement. There were 131 passengers and 14 crew aboard.

Thirty-two passengers were taken to hospitals in Dodge City and Garden City; 29 had been released by midmorning, Amtrak said.

Other passengers were taken to a recreation center in Cimarron before being provided alternate transportation.

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/us-kansas-amtrak-derailment-idUSKCN0WG0J1

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World | Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:07pm EDT
BY IAN SIMPSON

[Stuart G]

1. Hit the link below, for some pictures taken last night......CBS News:

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/amtrak-derailment-in-kansas-5-cars-on-their-side/

[mahatmakanejeeves]

2. Engineer noticed 'significant bend' in rail before Kansas train derailment: official

Engineer noticed 'significant bend' in rail before Kansas train derailment: official

By Tribune news services

March 14, 2016, 2:30 PM |CIMARRON, Kan.

An Amtrak train carrying 131 passengers derailed in rural Kansas early Monday, moments after an engineer noticed a significant bend in a rail and applied the emergency brakes, an official said.

At least 32 people were hurt, two of them critically, authorities said.

Hours later, investigators said they were checking whether a vehicle crash may have damaged the track before the accident.

The train known as the Southwest Chief was apparently traveling at about 75 mph when the engineer noticed the deformity in the rail and pulled the brakes, a U.S. official told The Associated Press. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because that person was not authorized to speak publicly about the federal investigation.

AMTK 4 On The Ground

Date: 03/13/16 23:07
AMTK 4 On The Ground
Author: The_Chief_Way

AMTK 4 has derailed in western Kansas near Cimarron just after midnight Monday morning.
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