US train derailment in Philadelphia kills 6

mangaloretoday.com

New York, May 14: A train headed to New York City derailed and tipped over in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of it, killing at least six people and injuring several more. Some passengers climbed out of windows to get away.

 

 

 

Mayor Michael Nutter, who confirmed the deaths, said the scene was horrific. "It is an absolute disastrous mess," he said. "Never seen anything like this in my life." Firefighters said dozens of people were hospitalized and six were critically injured.

Train 188, a Northeast Regional, had left Washington, D.C. The front of the train was going into a turn when it started to shake before coming to a sudden stop.

The cause of the derailment was unknown, but Amtrak said it was investigating. The area where the derailment occurred is known as Frankford Junction and has a big curve. (AP)