if they re unsure if where their loved ones are, they can call, the, the 1-800-redcross. sorry, the 1-800-523-9101, amtrak to. reunite that way. we will work with any one that comes into the reception center or red cross. anthony torenta we salute your work with the red cross. and that spiritual and emotional support you and your team offering those people involved in the crash is much appreciated right across this country and the globe. moving on, passengers describe the scene as complete chaos. they told cnn s don lemon, people, chairs, bags were flying around as the train deral iled.
come back to you later. many thanks to bringing us up to date on the situation. moments ago we got this statement from amtrak, quoting here directly, we are deeply saddened by the loss of life from amtrak northeast regional train 118. the derailed north of philadelphia tuesday evening. we ask the news media to be respectful of our customers, our employees and their families. ened of end of quote there. anthony torenta with american red cross eastern pennsylvania. he joins us now, by phone, thank you so much for talking with us at this very late, or you could say early hour. just after 2:00 in the morning. talk to us about what your role will be now in the hours going forward. one of the thing thousands. it has been such an emotional evening for the city of philadelphia, for the passengers on the amtrak train. and for the families involved. and one of the things that, that
to reunite them. we will work to make sure they have comfort and care throughout the evening. and wha is needed to assist those moving forward. anthony torenta, red cross. doing a great job. amazing how the red cross always turns up at these types of things. we will take a short break and continue to follow the events in philadelphia throughout the hour on cnn. we want to check in on other stories making headlines. including an attack by gunmen in pakistan that killed sozedozensa bus. disturbing reports. north korea executed a senior official. the latest on the earthquake that rattled nepal and the tremors that have scared people out of their homes. we ll be back soon.