Amtrak train crash outside Tacoma shuts down I-5

[Anti Federalist]

Amtrak train derails, dangles over interstate in Washington

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/amtrak-train-derailment-tacoma-washington-traffic-today-live-updates/

Last Updated Dec 18, 2017 12:08 PM EST

DUPONT, Wash. -- An Amtrak train has derailed on an overpass in Washington state, with at least two train cars falling onto the highway below. Authorities say "injuries and casualties" were reported. At this time, all lanes of traffic remain blocked on Interstate 5.

The Washington State Department of Transportation tweeted a photo of the derailment, urging motorists to avoid the area.

All SB lanes of I-5 blocked near Mounts Road in Pierce County due to derailed train car. Avoid area! pic.twitter.com/SBH7dCc6yg
— WSDOT Tacoma Traffic (@wsdot_tacoma) December 18, 2017

CBS News affiliate KIRO-TV reports first responders are treating the derailment as a mass casualty incident. Authorities have not yet provided details on injuries.

"Emergency crews are on the scene and the Amtrak Management is responding," an Amtrak spokesperson said in a statement. "Some injuries are reported. Service between Seattle and Portland is suspended for the time being."

Amtrak train 501, which departed shortly before 8 a.m. local time from Tacoma, was part of a new service that launched Monday morning. The Cascades service from Seattle to Portland was supposed to be rated for a maximum speed of 79 mph for the section where it derailed in DuPont, according to passenger Chris Karnes.

Karnes, who was on board the train when it derailed, said at least seven cars derailed from the tracks. The emergency doors were not functioning correctly, which forced passengers to kick out train windows to exit.

 

[pcosmar]

3 fatalities so far.

New "high speed" train. (80 mph)

 

[Danke]

Cocaine!

 

[pcosmar]

north of my location,,
Honey is watching live news.

 

[Brian4Liberty]

So much for that "high speed" test.

 

[Anti Federalist]

Anthrax

In 1934 the PRR could make the run from NYC to Chicago in an hour and half less than government run Anthrax can do it now.

 

[dannno]

ANTIFA group bragged about pouring cement on train tracks in now deleted post
https://www.pscp.tv/w/1rmGPOmbdpYKN

 

[pcosmar]

ANTIFA group bragged about pouring cement on train tracks in now deleted post
https://www.pscp.tv/w/1rmGPOmbdpYKN

That would be rude.

https://twitter.com/officialantifa/status/880160542442311680?lang=en

 

[sparebulb]

I would have assumed that the ANTIFA commies would love public transportation.

Are they angry that the trains weren't solar powered?

Or that only white people ride trains?

 

[shakey1]

 

[Jan2017]

Multiple fatalities, 77 transported to hospitals after Amtrak crash near DuPont

An unknown number of people are dead and multiple people are injured after an Amtrak Cascades train derailed and crashed onto southbound Interstate 5 between Tacoma and Olympia.

http://www.king5.com/article/traffi...-after-amtrak-crash-near-dupont/281-500303305

 

[pcosmar]

I would have assumed that the ANTIFA commies would love public transportation.

Are they angry that the trains weren't solar powered?

Or that only white people ride trains?

Troublemakers don't think.

and the "First Responder" was a young black man. He was there,, He responded.
Least the first on-board witness I saw.

Train Derailed.. Why is unclear.

but ANTIFA was really stupid to have posted that shit.

and I do find it curious as to why it is not and has not been a question by any MSM reporter.
not even a hinted at question.

But the train did derail and the remains must be dealt with first.
Still ongoing..
and a north bound train is parked in my backyard.

 

[Origanalist]

It happened right after I got to Tacoma. I saw the early reports sitting in Denny's. Just missed the mess.

 

[pcosmar]

Just missed the mess.

 

[Origanalist]

Wow. I really haven't had a chance to check it out much. I came from north of Tacoma, this appears to be a bit south.

 

[pcosmar]

Wow. I really haven't had a chance to check it out much. I came from north of Tacoma, this appears to be a bit south.

Dupont

South I-5 is closed.

for some time I think.

 

[angelatc]

Would concrete on the tracks do that? I mean, trains are basically huge buildings with a shit-ton of momentum.

 

[Swordsmyth]

Update: As we mentioned lower in the boss, Monday’s deadly Amtrak train derailment in Washington state appears to have been caused by an object on the railway, according to a government official briefed on the crash.

The Associated Press reported that officials arrived at this conclusion following a brief investigation.

A preliminary investigation suggests maintenance problems are unlikely to blame because the incident took place on brand-new tracks, the official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.

At least six people were killed and the death toll is expected to rise, the official said.

The Amtrak 501 plunged off an overpass onto I-5 near Lacey, Washington, sometime before 7:45 a.m., during its inaugural run between Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon.

During an afternoon briefing on his national security strategy, President Trump expressed “our deepest sympathies and most heartfelt prayers for the victims,” adding: “We are closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with local authorities.”
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More at: http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-...rain-derails-plunges-i-5-freeway-near-seattle

 

[Anti Federalist]

Would concrete on the tracks do that? I mean, trains are basically huge buildings with a shit-ton of momentum.

The faster they are going, the more easy a catastrophic derailment can happen.

A similar one occurred back in 1951, killing many people:

 

[Anti Federalist]

ANTIFA group bragged about pouring cement on train tracks in now deleted post
https://www.pscp.tv/w/1rmGPOmbdpYKN

Can you screenshot the relevant portion and post it as a .jpg, so we don't have to go through miles of apps and sign ups and nonsense to see it?