Detailed text transcripts for TV channel - MSNBC - 20171218:20:14:00
Amtrak had 12 cars involved, plus two engines. 13 of those cars jumped the tracks. >> [ inaudible ]. >> there are multiple casualties. at this point we cannot confirm how many. unfortunately, the priority right now is making those cars safe and so we haven't had a -- rescue teams haven't had an opportunity to go through all the cars and confirm a casualty number. we will confirm there be casualties. 77 passengers were onboard and 5 crew members. five motor vehicles were struck by the train when it jumped on i-5 and an additional two semis. we are diverting traffic now. beginning at 12:30 and n...
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