Moment of impact. You can see the blue tarp on the tractor and the trailer sitting on the tracks when this passenger train comes plowing into it. Whoever taking the cell phone video reacting to it. Amtrak says there were 212 passengers on board and eight crew members so 220 people total. We now know at this time that 55 people were transported to area hospitals with injuries. Meanwhile passengers who were okay are wie loaded i dont ton buses that were waiting for them and moved away from the scene. Now, were told the trailer was oversized and was carrying a large electrical unit. It was also apparently trying to make a turn over the tracks when it apparently got stuck. Were also hearing that the truck was being escorted and accompanied by Highway Patrol vehicles because of its size but its not clear whether police notified amtrak that the truck was actually stuck at that time. Now, as i mentioned, the train was due to stop in philadelphia this evening. If you are looking for informatio
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