UPDATE: The high speed Amtrak train 501 was on its new route from Taloma to Portland when it derailed onto traffic during morning rush hour in Pierce County, Washington just south of Seattle. Massive emergency service response.
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UPDATE: The derailed Amtrak 501 train had begun new high-speed service today. Last week a mayor along the line predicted deadly accidents. First reports of casualties and injured.pic.twitter.com/hnGBYojpCe
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UPDATE: Pierce Sheriff department confirms there are fatalities. No reports yet of numbers of injured or killed yet. Pictures from the scene show the devastating impact of the derailment from a bridge onto the highway.pic.twitter.com/Sa8NBaUXHG
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UPDATE: Pierce Sheriff comfirms, at least three passengers dead from the Amtrak train derailment, many others injured, numbers will likely rise as rescue teams continue to work on removing passengers.
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UPDATE: The death toll in the Amtrak train derailment in Pierce County - Washington State. USA. Rises to at least Six, 77 others were injured after Part of the train has fallen onto Interstate 5 and hitting a number of vehicles.
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I don't think it was terrorism. I think high speed trains on conventional rails are doomed to have accidents. Just my opinion.
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Upgraded ancient technology. Should have put money towards HyperLoop system.
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Agreed. They are saying now the train was only going 18 mph. I will not speculate now as to the cause of this accident but my original statement still rings true.
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Just heard the train was doing 81mph with people onboard saying they felt they were going more down hill. Will have to wait till people get more information. 2 many unknowns so far.
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Was Quantum Engineering black box in use? Was it operating? NTSB, DOT, NO ONE has yet forced for change. I tracked Quantums sale to 2 other co's. Boxes relate data. Multiply fatal accidents have resulted. I've been warning.
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Hi, could we use this image in The Sun online UK? Thanks very much
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A train derailment? How on Earth did that happen?
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Terrorism?
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Too soon to know. But if it is. God help us.
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Oh dear...
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