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Two killed in train derailment in Philadelphia

Updated: 18.00 Two people have been killed after an Amtrak train derailed in America. Amtrak's Tr...
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15.43 3 Apr 2016


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Two killed in train derailment in Philadelphia

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Updated: 18.00

Two people have been killed after an Amtrak train derailed in America.

Amtrak's Train 89 was heading from New York City to Savannah in Georgia when it struck a mechanical digger that was on the track at Chester.

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Some 341 passengers and seven crew members were on board.

More than 30 people were also injured.

A spokesman says those taken to hospital are not considered to have life-threatening injuries.

All Amtrak services between New York and Philadelphia have been suspended.


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