Southern California Amtrak Train Carrying 190 Passengers Derails Following Collision with Vehicle

A collision with a vehicle on Wednesday resulted in the derailment of an Amtrak train, which was carrying 190 passengers, on tracks located in Southern California. Authorities have reported that only minor injuries occurred as a result of the incident.

Ventura County Fire Department Captain Brian McGrath reported that the crash in Moorpark led to three out of the seven cars of the train going off the rails.

The exact count of injured individuals was not immediately available. However, Captain McGrath assured that all recorded injuries were minor in nature.

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Remnants of the destroyed truck remained scattered on the tracks, with other parts laying close to the derailed train cars. Captain McGrath stated that the truck driver, who only sustained minor injuries, managed to exit the vehicle prior to the collision.

The derailed cars remained upright on a track segment adjacent to an orchard and vacant patches of land.

Captain McGrath reported that most passengers could leave the train independently or with assistance from first responders who were alerted around 11:20 a.m. A few individuals were transported to hospitals for further assessment, though the exact number was unknown at the time.

TV news footage revealed multiple people, some with luggage, gathered in a nearby field as firefighters managed the situation.

A small fire that had broken out was quickly extinguished by the crews, as reported by Captain McGrath.

Amtrak spokesperson Olivia Irvin stated that she was in the process of collecting additional information regarding the incident.

Moorpark, the city where the accident occurred, is home to approximately 35,000 residents and is situated 50 miles (80 kilometers) northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

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More about Amtrak train derailment

• Amtrak Official Site
• Ventura County Fire Department Official Website
• City of Moorpark Official Site
• Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
• National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) – Railroad Accidents