Mayor Michael Nutter says at least five killed in Amtrak crash; ‘It’s a devastating scene down there'; Update: 6th person confirmed dead

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Take a moment tonight - and pray for the folks involved in the Amtrak train crash.
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(@toddstarnes) May 13, 2015

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter confirmed late Tuesday night that at least five people were killed when an Amtrak train traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City derailed in Philadelphia with around 240 passengers on board. Nearly 60 passengers were transported to local hospitals and six are reported to be in critical condition.

Mayor Nutter says there are at least five fatalities from the Amtrak 188 derailment.

— Niels Lesniewski (@nielslesniewski) May 13, 2015

Philly Mayor Nutter says "we can confirm at least 5 individuals are deceased" in #Amtrak crash.

— Jeff Zeleny (@jeffzeleny) May 13, 2015

“We can confirm at least five individuals deceased,” says #Philadelphia mayor on #Amtrak train 188 crash. #KellyFile

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) May 13, 2015

"An absolute disastrous mess" says mayor nutter.

— Sam Stein (@samsteinhp) May 13, 2015

#Philadelphia mayor confirms at least five deaths in #Amtrak crash. 243 people on board. Tragedy.

— MarySchiavo (@MarySchiavo) May 13, 2015

#Philadelphia mayor on #Amtrak 188 crash: “It is an absolute disastrous mess. Never seen anything like this in my life.” #KellyFile

— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) May 13, 2015

"I've never seen anything so devastating.” – Philadelphia fire chief on Amtrak crash site.

— Brian Ries (@moneyries) May 13, 2015

Amtrak images are awful. Seeing these flashlights darting all over looking for survivors is just beyond.

— Dave Rubin (@RubinReport) May 13, 2015

Wreckage of Amtrak train in Philadelphia (Photo by @joekaczmarek / @AP_Images) http://t.co/UyOUK0peZ8 pic.twitter.com/l3POxkPOEx

— Johnny Simon (@johnnysimon) May 13, 2015

More from @Michael_Nutter: Engine completely separated from train. One car perpendicular to other cars.

— Curtis Tate (@tatecurtis) May 13, 2015

Matthew Wald says on @CNN 5 dead makes this "one of Amtrak's worst catastrophes ever … survivability of the cars is going to be an issue"

— Mike Allen (@mikeallen) May 13, 2015

Individuals with questions about their friends and family on train 188 should call Amtrak's Emergency Hotline at 800-523-9101.

— Amtrak (@Amtrak) May 13, 2015

Update:

Temple Univ. Hospital Chief Medical Officer confirms 6th person died from Philadelphia train derailment pic.twitter.com/gAoF6GY6wP

— Morning Joe (@Morning_Joe) May 13, 2015

JUST IN: Death toll in Amtrak crash rises to 6; one person died overnight says Temple University Hospital. 8 still in critical condition.

— ABC News (@ABC) May 13, 2015

Editor’s note: This post has been updated.

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Mayor Michael Nutter says at least five killed in Amtrak crash; ‘It’s a devastating scene down there'; Update: 6th person confirmed dead