Amtrak passenger train derails in Vermont
A southbound Amtrak passenger train had five of its cars derailed in Northfield, Vermont, Amtrak confirmed on Monday morning.
Police and emergency crews are responding to the scene. Four people who were injured are being transferred for medical care.
DEVELOPING: At least 4 people injured when Amtrak train derails in Vermont http://t.co/VisgfiDWGZpic.twitter.com/mIZJW53Ke9
— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) October 5, 2015@DameMooney Train 55 did derail Emergency personnel responding. -updates to follow
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) October 5, 2015Spokesperson Lt. Dana Huoppi of the Montpelier Fire Department said they had reports of four people being injured so far. There have been no reported deaths, according to Huoppi, as cited by NBC.
JUST IN: Amtrak train looks to be derailed off the track in Northfield, Vermont. https://t.co/WxKL3oGtvBpic.twitter.com/fZkIXaEhJu
— Micah Grimes (@MicahGrimes) October 5, 2015The train was the "Vermonter," which runs between St. Albans, Vermont and Washington, D.C. daily. It is the only Amtrak service that runs on the track, according to NBC.
There are no immediate reports of life-threatening injuries following the derailment of Train 55 near Roxbury, VT. http://t.co/DaPq3Oe0nw
— Amtrak (@Amtrak) October 5, 2015The train is popular this time of the year with tourists who go to watch foliage in the state. CNN says there were 98 people on board.
MORE: Amtrak says no immediate reports of life threatening injuries in VT train derailment http://t.co/Qk94fP6XKMpic.twitter.com/Pkru9AA5rX
— 7News Boston WHDH (@7News) October 5, 2015Amtrak reported that the train struck rocks on the track near the town of Roxbury around 10:30 a.m. ET.
