A train wreck in the US, five people were killed – BBC Russian

• 13 May 2015

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According to reports, on board the train, en route from New York to Washington, there were about 240 People

In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, derailed a passenger train. According to the latest reports, five people were killed and about 50 were injured of varying severity. Six people are in critical condition, said the mayor of Philadelphia.

On the train number 188 company Amtrak, en route from New York to Washington, there were about 240 passengers.

According to preliminary information, eight ten train cars overturned.

The rescuers evacuated victims from the wreck of the train in Philadelphia

Rescuers evacuate injured passengers. At the fire, they are also looking for among the wreckage of the train potential victims were trapped in the mangled carriages.

Most of the victims suffered minor injuries.

Patrick Murphy, a former US congressman, wrote in his “Twitter” that he was among the passengers of the train crashed. “I’m all right. I help others. I pray for the victims,” ​​- he wrote.

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, who visited the scene, said that nothing like this ever in my life seen before.

“There’s a terrible chaos”, – he said.

The scene cordoned off the movement by rail is blocked.

Some passengers managed to leave the train by yourself