Breaking news out of West Virginia where we’re seeing reports that a train carrying GOP members of Congress to a retreat at the Greenbrier resort has struck a garbage truck.
https://twitter.com/elainaplott/status/958739470437756929
Early reports suggest only “minor injuries”:
"Most people are OK. Some minor injuries" Rep. Carlos Curbello tells @msnbc regarding collision of train carrying GOP lawmakers and truck on way to group meeting in WVA
— Kelly O'Donnell (@KellyO) January 31, 2018
Hopefully that report includes the condition of the truck’s driver:
BREAKING: GOP train hit a truck on way to retreat. Sources say driver getting medical attention; members okay. Pic-> pic.twitter.com/99xmsGFEEs
— Rachael Bade (@rachaelmbade) January 31, 2018
Rep. Roger Marshall, an OB/GYN, is helping with the injured:
We are on our way to our annual GOP retreat, the train carrying members and spouses hit something. Laina and I are ok, I am helping those that are injured, I will have Laina keep you updated as I know more.
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) January 31, 2018
The train hit a garbage truck, they're asking for doctors on the trains to help. Right now Dr. Marshall is helping people who are injured.
— Dr. Roger Marshall (@RogerMarshallMD) January 31, 2018
We're fine, but our train hit a garbage truck. Members with medical training are assisting the drivers of the truck. pic.twitter.com/0I9jOwHTmb
— Rep. Greg Walden (@repgregwalden) January 31, 2018
Update 1. One of the drivers is reportedly seriously hurt:
House GOP staffer says one of the trash truck drivers involved in the accident was seriously hurt.
— John Bresnahan (@BresPolitico) January 31, 2018
Update 2. No lawmakers injured:
WASHINGTON (AP) — GOP aide: No lawmakers injured in accident involving train carrying members of Congress to Republican meeting .
— Zeke Miller (@ZekeJMiller) January 31, 2018
Update 3. Statement from Amtrak:
Amtrak spox on GOP train accident (h/t @dvergano): pic.twitter.com/68HpmB8jJJ
— Alexis Levinson (@alexis_levinson) January 31, 2018
Update 4. One fatality now reported:
Local news outlet reporting a fatality in GOP's train crash with truck https://t.co/H1OIE9YkoK
— Jennifer Bendery (@jbendery) January 31, 2018
https://twitter.com/PhilipWegmann/status/958745428849319940
NOW: Amtrak train collides with garbage truck in Crozet. Nurse on scene reports at least one fatality and at least one in critical condition. NBC29 is on scene and will bring you more details as we get them. pic.twitter.com/eU0uYL0JQx
— NBC29 (@NBC29) January 31, 2018
Update 5: 1 dead, 2 seriously injured:
BREAKING: Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) tells me 3 passengers aboard the hit truck. 1 is dead. 2 injured. He and other lawmakers helped carry one of the injured truck passengers to an ambulance with local medical personnel.
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) January 31, 2018
Update 6. Revised injury numbers via NBC News:
Latest casualty list for #TrainCrash:
– 1 fatality in the truck
– 1 critical injury in the truck
– 1 member sent to hospital
– 1 member and 1 staffer being examined
– Minor first aid being offered to others on the train
h/t @GarrettHaake
Live coverage on @MSNBC.— Christina Ginn (@NBChristinaGinn) January 31, 2018
Editor’s note: This post has been updated
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