Amtrak train derails near Tacoma in Washington state
An Amtrak train has derailed along Interstate 5 in Washington state, in Pierce County, near Tacoma. Part of the derailed train has fallen off a bridge onto the road below. Amtrak, in a tweet, said it is "aware of an incident involving Amtrak train 501" and will provide an update when more details are known. It was not immediately clear if the crash included injuries either to train passengers or in the cars below, but local media reported a major emergency response on the scene.
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