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That we have at this point in time. at approximately 7:20 this morning a metrolink -- metro north railroad train was derailed. the train was en route from poughkeepsie to grand central station. off the entire train, seven cars and locomotive were all derailed. preliminary reports, we've received from the emergency services indicate that there were numerous -- several fatalities and numerous injuries. accurate information in that regard can be obtained from the new york city office of medical -- chief medical examiner. the investigator in charge is mr. mike flanagan.

We are covering every aspect of this story at the derailment site and at the hospital. let's get out to the scene right now. alexander field has the latest from the bronx. alexandra. >> reporter: hello, miguel. this morning we saw hundreds of emergency responders circling this train that had come off the tracks. we are now waiting for the ntsb to take a look and give us their take on what could have happened. we're already seeing some investigators stopping to take pictures of the cars that went careening off the rails this morning. what should have been a routine sunday morning ride from new ...

Renee marsh has the latest on the ntsb investigation. alexander field is covering all of the developments from the scene of the accident. alexandra, let's start with you first. what is the latest out there? >> rosa, at this point, the emergency crews have made room for investigators. the investigators arrived this afternoon. they started taking pictures. they will work into the night. they have already set up flood lights. >> what should have been a routine sunday morning ride into new york city to poughkeepsie. >> i heard a screeching noise. and within seconds, the ambulance and fire trucks s...

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