WASHINGTON – Multiple people were injured when a train derailed yesterday in the United States state of Montana, AFP reported rail operator Amtrak as saying, while Reuters, quoting the sheriff’s office, said at least three people died.
“Amtrak is working with local authorities to transport the injured passengers and safely evacuate all others,” said the company in a statement, adding that approximately 147 passengers and 13 crew were on board.
Five of the train’s cars derailed around 4pm (2200 GMT) near Joplin in northern Montana.
Footage posted on social media showed people waiting by the tracks, luggage strewn next to them, and several carriages are seen listing off the rails, with at least one toppled onto its side.
Montana’s Disaster and Emergency Services coordinator told The New York Times that teams of rescuers are at the scene, and multiple hospitals are on standby. – Agencies, September 26, 2021
