According to the media outlet, the FBI said there was no indication that the derailment was an act of terrorism. A team of investigators from the National Transportation Safety Board are due to arrive at the site later on Wednesday.
The Amtrak Northeast Regional Train 188 carrying 238 passengers and five crew members was en route from Washington, DC to New York City when it derailed and rolled onto its side, killing five people.
.@RedCrossPhilly and @PhilaOEM at Webster Elementary to assist following the derailment of #Amtrak188 @ARC_EasternPA pic.twitter.com/2ou2i2YewS
— Red Cross Philly (@RedCrossPhilly) 13 мая 2015
We are deeply saddened by the loss of life from train 188 that derailed north of Philly Tues evening. Updates here: http://t.co/NrbRlMsa6T.
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) 13 мая 2015
Some 140 people have been admitted to hospitals for treatment or evaluation, the USA Today said. Six are reported to be in critical condition.
Over 200 officers from the Philadelphia Police Department have been dispatched to the scene to assist the search and rescue operation.
#Amtrak188 @PhillyFireDept: Our members are still on-scene assisting @Amtrak & agencies w/derailment investigation. pic.twitter.com/h16Ugeao8Y
— Ed Joyce (@EdJoyce) 13 мая 2015
Speaking at a press conference, Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter described the scene as a "disastrous mess." He said all seven cars of the train had come off the tracks and were scattered around.
