9 20 p. M. Eastern time. The train derailed in a dimly lit area. Rescue crews were scrambling, having to use flashlights in what ended up being a level three mass casualty incident. A call went out for surrounding helicopters to help with the rescue efforts by shining spot lights on the area. We also know six people are in Critical Condition. There were 243 people on board the train, five of whom were amtrak employees. Msnbcs adam reiss is live in philadelphia with us this morning. Adam, what is the scene looking like this morning where you are . Reporter betty, good morning to you. Mayor nutter of philadelphia says they cant be sure everyone is accounted for. They sent in search dogs and firemen with hydraulics jaws of life to rip open the metal of the trains to see if in fact, there are people inside. The train left philadelphias 30th street station last night, got here about 9 28. Thats when it derailed. All seven cars off the tracks, three of them completely. The mayor described it
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