ABC News Video Live Shows 2020 Elections Coronavirus LOG IN Interest Successfully Added Well notify you here with news about Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest Off On Amtrak Train Derails in Florida By ABC News January 7, 2006, 3:33 PM 3 min read April 18, 2002 -- An Amtrak train carrying hundreds of passengers derailed on a popular vacation route in northern Florida this afternoon, killing at least six people, authorities said.State police and National Transportation Safety Board officials confirmed six people were dead, and hundreds were injured, and that no motor vehicles were involved in the derailment.
Dozens of patients were being rushed to the Putnam County Medical Center, and many were being taken by the busload other hospitals farther away. Police estimated that half the 425 passengers and 28 crew members on board suffered injuries in the wreck. The northbound Auto-Train, Amtrak train 52, was en route from Sanford, Fla., to Lorton, Va., when it ran off the rails at 5:08 pm in Seville, Fla., 44 miles north of Sanford in Volusia County, Amtrak said in a statement. ![]() Amtrak said the train left Sanford at 4:30 p.m. Authorities refused to speculate on the cause of the derailment. A spokeswoman for the CSX Corporation, which owns and operates the tracks, told The Florida Times-Union they had been inspected eight hours earlier, and showed no signs of damage. Seven of the cars were lying on their sides, and all 13 sprawled in a zig-zag across the tracks. As of early tonight, Florida Highway Patrol officials said 65 passengers were still aboard the train. Anxious fire rescue crews and volunteers swarmed over the cars, using ladders to haul the injured out of the windows. Rescue units and trauma helicopters from several counties were called to the scene. Amtrak said it mobilized many of its employees to help with rescue efforts. The Red Cross was sending teams, and was ready to set up a shelter. Florida Gov. Jeb Bush sent his thoughts and prayers to those injured in the mishap and pledged to provide as much assistance as possible to local officials and derailment victims. Our thoughts and prayers go out to those involved in todays. In response to this accident, our state Emergency Operations Center has helped to coordinate the response of firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, law enforcement officers and public information officials from state agencies and neighboring counties. Train Favored By Families The Putnam County Medical Center the only hospital in the county has been placed on its highest state of alert, and officials there said early on they were preparing for hundreds of patients. Emergency room doctors from neighboring counties were on the way to assist, and a triage center was set up at Crescent City High School. Auto-Trains like Amtrak train 52 carry automobiles and passengers between Sanford and Lorton, Va. The train had two engines, 16 passenger cars and 23 auto racks. Amtrak said people who were concerned that a relative might have been on board could call (800) 523-9101. ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando and ABCNEWS Charles Herman in Miami contributed to this report. Amtrak Auto Train Accident Today Trial May BeComments ( 0 ) Top Stories Amtrak Train Derails in Florida Jan 07, 3:33 PM At least 7 dead as nearly 200 wildfires burn across West 3 hours ago Trump mocks Harris name, says having her as president would be insult to country Sep 09, 4:51 PM Trump admitted he deliberately played down coronavirus threat: Reports Sep 09, 8:53 PM Why AstraZeneca pausing its COVID-19 vaccine trial may be good news Sep 09, 10:59 PM ABC News Live 247 coverage of breaking news and live events ABC News Network Privacy Policy Your CA Privacy Rights Childrens Online Privacy Policy Interest-Based Ads About Nielsen Measurement Terms of Use Do Not Sell My Info Contact Us Copyright 2020 ABC News Internet Ventures.
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