Remembered violent moment when a routine trip home to north jersey board amtrak train 188, suddenly became a fight for survival. I woke up, laying on a pile of rocks, all of my clothes have been ripped off, and i could in the move my legs, i could not see out of my right eye. Reporter his wife and daughter by his side he explained how First Responders found him in the darkness, saving his life. One of them shined this flashlight on my head, and yelled for help and i remember him saying this guy has got to go now, the whole back of his head is coming off. We had a terrible ride, through philadelphia, not knowing what his condition was at all when was dead or alive. Reporter hospitalized in an induced comb, lungs, kidneys permanently damaged he is still in constant pain, and beneath that, there is anger. Outrageous that no one has contacted us to say anything that theyre sorry or they are concerned. I mean this was something that never had to happen. Im angry, and i hold a lot of it in.
Brandon bass tan was traveling at 102 miles an hour at a 50mile an hour curve. He has not said anything publicly since the crash. Following the derailment, members of the congress, called out amtrak for not installing something called positive train control. A Gps Technology that uses computers, to slow down trains when needed. Other parts of the northeast corridor had this technology. The curve in Port Richmond did not. It has since been installed. The investigation is ongoing. Several smaller reports from the National Transportation safety board, were released over the last year but the final ntsb report is scheduled to be released next tuesday. Jessica and ukee that will come in the form of a formal Board Meeting at 9 30 in washington d. C. At ntsb headquarters. That is where board releases their final recommendations as far as safety recommendations. They will talk about probable cause, in this case. Is there a whole separate criminal side to the case which hasnt really come about
Reporter richard fenn more and his wife cynthia walked quite toll place wreath down in his daughters lauras memory. Its not a lot to say except she was wonderful daughter. She was just a delight. Reporter 47yearold laura was one of eight who died on the train. 200 were injured. First responders and those who witnessed the crash came out to pay respects just a few hundred feet from the crash site. We as community have found that the act of coming together to remember our fallen is often a healing experience. Reporter train 188 was traveling from philadelphia to new york and just moments after leaving 30th street station several cars derailed. A chaotic mass casualty scene was underway through most of the night. We in philadelphia police, fire, ems and many others got to meet you on what was most likely the worst night of your lives. Reporter the trains engineer Brandon Bostian has not said anything publicly since the crash. Data from the National Transportation safety board indicates th
And one year later, the pain is still fresh for the victims of the amtrak derailment in philadelphia. And tonight we hear from a father who lost his daughter in that crash. Good evening, omegas dean. Im ukee washington. Hundreds gathered for a vigil tonight at the site of the crash in port richmond. Our david spunt was there as the victims were honored. David . Reporter ukee a very difficult night for these victims and families of the victims some of the the actual victims showed up this bridge behind me goes over the track the actual accident sight just a few hundred feet behind me. Tonight, though, was to remember those victims. Reporter richard fenn more and his wife cynthia walked quite toll place wreath down in his daughters lauras memory. Its not a lot to say except she was wonderful daughter. She was just a delight. Reporter 47yearold laura was one of eight who died on the train. 200 were injured. First responders and those who witnessed the crash came out to pay respects just a
But that didnt kill him. It was the bomb. The other one blew himself up at the domestic entrance. So far, no group or groups have come forward claiming responsibility for the coordinated attack. But just yesterday the u. S. State department issued a travel warning for all u. S. Citizens in turkey because of increaseed threat from terrorist groups. Flights have been grounded including those from the united states. As we get more information well pass it along to you. From the newsroom, im jonathan elias. Back to you. Leon remember, the news doesnt stop when we are not on the air. Sign up to have breaking news alerts sent right to your mobile phone. Go to wjla. Com. Maureen doug hill has the latest on storm watch. Doug new severe thunderstorm watches to talk about. The area in pink. Metro area to the northeast under a severe watch until 10 00. Brand new warning for much of the metro ar on doppler radar. This is a heavy line of storms as it moves southeast. Areas of Montgomery County, pri