TWO DEAD, MORE THAN 70 INJURED IN SOUTH CAROLINA AMTRAK CRASH

At least two people have been killed and at least 70 wounded in a collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a CSX freight train in South Carolina early this morning. The Amtrak statement said: “Amtrak Train 91, operating between New York and Miami, came in contact with a CSX freight train at around 2:35 am in Cayce, South Carolina. The lead engine derailed, as well as some passenger cars.” The Lexington County police were among the first to respond to the scene. Eight crew members were on board the Amtrak train, along with approximately 139 passengers. Injuries have been reported, Amtrak said. Local authorities are on the scene responding. NTSB investigators are en route to the scene to commence their investigation.

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