Train Derailment

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Amtrak Train Carrying More Than 175 People Derails

Passengers who weren't taken to hospitals rode school buses to a high school gym where volunteers were providing food and water.

Posted Friday, August 26, 2011

Dump Truck Collides with Commuter Train in Illinois

Cab of truck was torn from body

Posted Friday, May 13, 2011

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HazMat Crews Respond To Washington Tank Car Derailment

Tankers contained 15,000 gallons of lye.

Posted Monday, February 28, 2011

Chemical Train Derails Near Ohio Town

Tank cars were carrying ethanol.

Posted Monday, February 7, 2011

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42 Dead In Ukraine Bus, Train Collision

Rescuers, medics and investigators are working the scene.

Posted Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Surgical Team Amputates Train Engineer's Arm

Train engineer's arm amputated after derailment.

Posted Friday, September 10, 2010

Five Injured When Amtrak Train Derails Outside St. Louis

Five of the 63 passengers were treated at local hospitals.

Posted Tuesday, June 1, 2010

13 Hurt after Amtrak Train Derails in North Carolina

Six previous accidents have occurred at the crossing dating back to 1978.

Posted Thursday, May 13, 2010

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