Why the Australian Government is threatening to euthanize john fideps two terriers. Today, thursday may 14th 2015. From nbc news, this is today with matt lauer and savannah guthrie. Live from studio 1a in rockefeller plaza. And good morning, everyone. Welcome to today on a thursday morning. As we wake up all focus is on this 36yearold conductor that derailed two nights ago. Why he had that train going so fast when he was supposed to slow down to 50 Miles Per Hour. The search for answers in the deadly derailment of thing a track train in philadelphia. We have complete coverage the stories of the victim was died and the Safety System that could have prevented this tragedy. Natalie has made her way through the crash site. Good morning to you. Reporter good morning to you, savannah matt. Thats right, it is another busy day here behind me. Its very much an active scene. Right now, you are looking live at the locate motetive. This is where that engineer was at the controls at the time of the
On that train. Those types of things are what we want to do. We will eventually do a brake check. Reporter the ntsb will determine what caused the crash though its already said the train was moving more than 100 miles an hour through a curve that limits speed at 50 miles an hour. Sources say police at philadelphias east Detective Division is working to compile the data and police from all over the city worked to interview the crash victims. The trains engineer 32yearold Brandon Bostian we have learned has told police very little after documenting his injuries in the crash, sources say he immediately asked for a lawyer. Sources say his cell phone is being examined and blood samples have been taken. Today the mayor said little about the investigation as did police. Philadelphia Police Department has an ongoing active investigation, criminal investigation into this matter. And will continue to Work Together with amtrak and District Attorneys Office here in philadelphia. Reporter the Distr
There are changes ahead for this weekend. It does include some showers and thunderstorms. A gentle breeze blowing live view from center city. Temperatures in the 40s and 50s. Pottstown, 45. 55 degrees right now in south philadelphia. We will see some sunshine today. A few scattered clouds and temperatures climbing into the low 70s by noontime today. And still climbing. Closer look at the chance of weekend showers coming back in 10 minutes. A check of traffic with first alert traffic reporter Jessica Boyington. Good morning, bill. Were still checking things out on 95 around state road through the work zone. The drive times are free and in the clear. 13 minutes headed southbound from wood haven road to the vine street expressway. No volume at all. No problems as well. 422, check out the drive times there. Still free and in the clear as well. Eastbound is generally where we jam up in the morning hours. Route 29 and the schuylkill expressway, 8 minute trip. Amtrak suspended between philade
Just a few sprinkles now in burlington county. Trenton had seen a few raindrops. Mercer county and eastern mercer county. Most of the areas are dry and warmer because of the clouds. Northeast philadelphia is 47 degrees and were headed for the 60s on this st. Patricks day. Got some green on boathouse row. 43 degrees at 6 00. By 9 00, 50. 60 degrees at lunchtime. Well go hour by hour with future weather. First well check in with katy. Good morning. Love that green on boathouse row. Isnt that lovely . Free and clear. If youre headed on the northeast extension this morning, just be aware of the overnight construction but that should be lifting in the next hour or so. 476 drive times this morning between 95 and 47 f, 14 15 minutes in both directions. No issues to address there. Between Bridge Street and cottman just be aware of possibly some lane constrictions because of the increase in overnight construction weve been seeing for a while. Tracy . New from overnight, police have charge add m
Yesterday were at 43. 49 in dover. A gentle breeze blowing at this hour. The wind will start to kick in around lunchtime. By lunchtime, 60 degrees. Nd tart falling this afternoon. Well go through it hour by hour when we come back in ten. But right now lets check in with katy zachry. Good morning, katy. Happy st. Patricks day to you. What youre looking at this is the westbound lane heading toward king of prussia. 12 to 13 minutes in both directions. Were seeing volume build. No accidents to report so far this morning. Moving into new jersey on route 70 there is construction roadwork thats blocking the right lane at springdale road. Be aware of that. If youre driving in cherry hill this morning near springdale road. Taking a look at your majors in new jersey the 432 looking pretty good. Vai . Thank you, katy. New from overnight police are looking for a man who killed a man in philadelphia. Police tell us a 19yearold was shot twice. He was rushed to the hospital but died. Two Temple Unive