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Posted by DeeCT (Member # 3241) on :

Just reported on WFSB a train from Springfield heading to Washington, DC has collided with a stalled Fed Ex tandem trailer truck that was stuck on the tracks.
Pics show trailer split open and packages falling out.
No info on passenger injuries --- interview with a passenger mentions nothing about any injuries.
Currently a sleet and ice storm is making it's way through CT

Edited to add this

http://www.wfsb.com/news/26525370/detail.html

Posted by RR4me (Member # 6052) on :

Hmmm....and how much blame will be assessed to Amtrak? Out here in CA, it seems folks still think a train can stop like a car
http://www.modbee.com/2011/01/25/1528282/jury-says-driver-amtrak-share.html