train derailment

May 15, 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

February 24, 2015

Metrolink Train Derails In Oxnard After Colliding With Truck – 28 Injured

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA (February 24, 2015) – A Metrolink commuter train struck a vehicle in Southern California this morning causing five of the train cars to derail, and three to be left on its side. Currently, there have been no fatalities but 28 people have been left with head trauma and neck and back injuries, with… read more