05-14-2002, 03:52 PM
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| 10 Hurt in S.C. Amtrak Accident
10 Hurt in S.C. Amtrak Accident Quote:
An Amtrak train struck a log truck at a crossing Tuesday morning, derailing all 10 cars and the engine and injuring 10 people, emergency officials said.
Two people were seriously injured. Most of the injuries involved neck and back problems, with some people complaining of stomach injuries from when the engineer attempted to stop, said Mike Hodges, emergency management director for Jasper County.
The train was traveling from New York to Miami when it derailed at 9:07 a.m. about 35 miles north of Savannah, Ga., said Amtrak spokesman Bill Schulz There were 103 passengers and 20 crew members on board.
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