Live updates: Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia; eighth passenger confirmed dead, dozens injured

[WoodysGirl]

Train 188, a Northeast Regional, was traveling from Washington, D.C. to New York City; 243 onboard including 5 Amtrak staff

Good morning, we are resuming live updates. Here is what we know:- An Amtrak commuter train en route from Washington, D.C., to New York City derailed north of Philadelphia Tuesday night shortly after 9:30 p.m. ET.- At least six people are dead
- The cause of the derailment is unclear. An NTSB team was set to arrive Wednesday morning to launch an investigation
- Dozens of people were injured, six of them critically.
- The train was carrying approximately 238 passengers and five crew membersat the time of the derailment, Amtrak said.More than half of those on board were evaluated at local hospitals.- Former Congressman Patrick Murphy was also on the train and has been tweeting images and updates from the crash scene.
- Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York City remains suspended.

More: http://news.yahoo.com/live-updates--amtrak-train-derailment-near-philadelphia-030241888.html

 

[Fletch]

I'm sure my father-in-law has been made keenly aware of this situation. Perhaps he might have to get directly involved considering he works for the Federal Railroad on the east coast.

 

[Fletch]

They've somewhat ruled out "terrorism" at this point.

 

[WoodysGirl]

The latest:

Latest details:

• A seventh fatality was discovered in the wreckage earlier today,
  Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter confirmed at an afternoon news
  conference.

• More than 200 people out of the 243 passengers and crew were treated for injuries at hospitals. Eight patients remain in critical condition.

• An analysis by The Associated Press of surveillance video just before
  the deadly crash indicates Amtrak Train 188 was traveling about 107 mph
  as it approached a curve where the speed limit was only 50 mph. So far, officials have declined to speculate on what caused the accident.

• The train's "black box" event recorders are being analyzed.

• An unknown number of people are unaccounted for, officials say. "We will not cease our efforts until we are absolutely sure that we have gone through every vehicle," Nutter said."The search is vigorous."

• People with questions about their friends or family on Amtrak 188 should call 800-523-9101. Amtrak service between Washington and New York City remains suspended.

 

[Doomsday101]

Reports the train was traveling at speeds of 100 mph

 

[YosemiteSam]

I heard they were traveling 104mph through a 50mph turn. Pretty much what happen to the Metro North train in NY did not too long ago, except I think they were going 70mph though a 30mph turn.

Great Job Amtrak.

 

[DallasDomination]

And people want single manned trains....good luck with that. Some of these stupid people are talking about psp speed control system...really? Financially they would never do that. The answer is 2 man crews mandatory at all times. Inward facing cameras and conductor logs mandatory every certain MP and speed restrictions. Amtrak is an embarrassment.

 

[WoodysGirl]

8th crash death confirmed, all other riders accounted for

 

[DallasDomination]

Ceo just confirmed psp control ..wow I didn't expect that. It'll cost them big. That's the least they would do.

 

[burmafrd]

and there are still those pushing for bullet trains. One of those pile up you will kill hundreds easily.

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

This thing sped up into the turn?
Deliberate by conductor?