Iraq War veteran and former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania Patrick Murphy is tweeting Tuesday night from an Amtrak train which he says has just crashed. We don’t know much more than that yet, but we don’t like the angle of this photo.
https://twitter.com/PatrickMurphyPA/status/598299221561896960
https://twitter.com/PatrickMurphyPA/status/598302528447651841
Developing… Former Rep. @PatrickMurphyPA reports his Amtrak train has crashed.
— Dave Stroup (@DaveStroup) May 13, 2015
The pic former Rep. @PatrickMurphyPA tweeted of an @Amtrak crash is terrifying. Hope all are OK.
— Emily C. Singer (@CahnEmily) May 13, 2015
Good man and Iraq war Veteran–> @PatrickMurphyPA: Im on @Amtrak train that just crashed. Im ok. Helping others. Pray for those injured.
— SalenaZito (@SalenaZito) May 13, 2015
#BREAKING: Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, passengers on board: http://t.co/B7PHIFMfbO
— NBC10 Philadelphia (@NBCPhiladelphia) May 13, 2015
NBC 10 in Philadelphia reports that the train partially derailed on the 2000 block of Wheatsheaf Lane in Philadelphia.
According to the map, there appears to be a switch in North Philly near the location of the reported Amtrak derailment, near I-95.
— Niels Lesniewski (@nielslesniewski) May 13, 2015
First responders are on scene, it appears https://t.co/218m0cwvuI
— Emily C. Singer (@CahnEmily) May 13, 2015
The train was reportedly traveling from Washington, D.C., to New York City.
Philadelphia Fire Dept. transmits 3rd alarm for derailed @Amtrak train pic.twitter.com/exmvommWsY
— Dan Linden (@DanLinden) May 13, 2015
NEW: Officials: Several hurt after Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia – @NBCPhiladelphia http://t.co/9bE99e3uxG pic.twitter.com/7PxNtcX0VZ
— G.Alexander(BRKNEWS) (@MajorNews911) May 13, 2015
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AMTRAK DERAILS:
– Near PA
– 8-10 cars derailed
– Many injured
– 240 PassengersMORE: http://t.co/Xb7ZqwaRWo pic.twitter.com/9s7rA1lPwT
— Breaking News Feed (@pzf) May 13, 2015
DEVELOPING: Emergency crews are preparing for 50+ victims. Stay with @CBSPhilly for the latest.
— David Spunt (@davidspunt) May 13, 2015
Last Amtrak GPS position and aerial images from @NBCPhiladelphia show Amtrak 188 derailed at a tight turn. pic.twitter.com/wykAoFIIZj
— Jason Rabinowitz (@AirlineFlyer) May 13, 2015
Whichever car of Amtrak train 188 this is did not hold up well. Last Amtrak location update had the train at 106 MPH. pic.twitter.com/aEAEBYwVvK
— Jason Rabinowitz (@AirlineFlyer) May 13, 2015
Janelle Richards is an associate producer for NBC Nightly News.
Amtrak train derailed. Loud crash. Smoke filled the train. People that were able to walk to an exit tried to get door open and climb off.
— Janelle (@JanelleRichards) May 13, 2015
Police and firefighters helping people into ambulance. pic.twitter.com/AXjQ5rMdiO
— Janelle (@JanelleRichards) May 13, 2015
First responders pic.twitter.com/gJj4OpKAZZ
— Janelle (@JanelleRichards) May 13, 2015
Was just on #Amtrak train that crashed pic.twitter.com/NSGh1ZfW1o
— Beth Davidz (@bethdavidz) May 13, 2015
I'm fine. Thank God was on phone and didn't sit in quiet car. That car and others not looking good. #Amtrak crash #philly
— Beth Davidz (@bethdavidz) May 13, 2015
EMT helping survivors taking them to the hospital #amtrak #philly pic.twitter.com/SfyFJJjNqO
— Beth Davidz (@bethdavidz) May 13, 2015
DEVELOPING: Just got on scene. Lots of passengers being treated. All seem responsive. #CBS3BREAKING pic.twitter.com/bFHzAjg32q
— David Spunt (@davidspunt) May 13, 2015
BREAKING: Emergency crews continue to help passengers. LIVE coverage @CBSPhilly #CBS3BREAKING pic.twitter.com/NbJyOforJX
— David Spunt (@davidspunt) May 13, 2015
More scenes of first responders tending to victims. pic.twitter.com/QsLYnh2mhN
— Vinny Vella (@Vellastrations) May 13, 2015
Tragic news from the mayor:
Philadelphia Mayor Nutter confirms that at least five people were killed in the Amtrak derailment tonight
— Mark Berman (@markberman) May 13, 2015
At least five people have died in Amtrak crash, says Philly mayor Michael Nutter.
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) May 13, 2015
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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