Amtrak train derailment: At least 3 killed in Washington state crash

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Amtrak train derailment: At least 3 killed in Washington state crash
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/washington-train-derailment-today-multiple-dead-injured-amtrak-501-high-speed-train-derails-seattle/

DUPONT, Wash. -- An Amtrak train derailed on an overpass in Washington state Monday morning, with some of the 14 train cars careening onto vehicles on a highway below. The crash left at least three people dead and roughly 100 injured, officials said, and authorities are still combing through the wreckage to find victims.

Authorities said the derailed train cars struck five motor vehicles and two semi-trucks on the highway.  At this time, all southbound lanes of traffic remain closed on Interstate 5.

"Today's tragic incident in Pierce County is a serious and ongoing emergency," Washington Gov. Jay Inslee wrote in a statement. "Trudi and I are holding in our hearts everyone on board, and are praying for the many injured. They are our top priority, and I know first responders are doing everything to ensure everyone has the care they need."   

Another trainwreck, This time near Seattle.

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Anarchists Bragged in April about Sabotaging Railroad Tracks to Block Fracking
https://pjmedia.com/trending/anarchists-bragged-april-sabotaging-railroad-tracks-block-fracking/

ISIS shouldn't be the only terrorist group under suspicion for the Amtrak derailment in Washington this morning.

The anarchist group "It's Going Down" last April bragged online about sabotaging railroad tracks in the Pacific Northwest to block fracking equipment from getting to its destination. The group has since deleted the post, possibly in reaction to today's Amtrak disaster.