may 2015

Amtrak Train Derails in Philadelphia – 8 Killed, 200 Injured

PHILADELPHIA, PA. (May 15, 2015) – An Amtrak commuter train derailed on Tuesday night, May 12, 2015, in Philadelphia, killing eight people, and injuring more than 200. The scene of the accident occurred in the neighborhood of Port Richmond at around 9:30 p.m. The train, carrying seven passenger cars, derailed after making a sharp left… read more