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80 passengers and five crew members were on board. All but one of the 14 cars on the train, all but one, 13 of the 14 cars jumped the track. This is a train that was bound from seattle south to portland, oregon. The derailment happened just south of tacoma, washington. As of tonight officials are confirming three passengers on the train were killed. At least another three passengers suffered critical injuries. More than 100 people were sent to the hospital after the crash. This train was making its first run on apparently what were refurbished tracks meant to provide a faster trip for this popular route. It happened at a spot where the track curves and the speed limit drops dramatically. Nbc news reports tonight that investigators are looking at the possibility that this train was going as fast as 80 Miles Per Hour in a 30mileperhour zone. Now, thats being looked at. Investigators have not said yet what caused the crash. But they ....