Amtrack derails in Northfield

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(OOA) Northfield, VT *TRAIN DERAILMENT* Route 12A & Bull Run Road - Amtrack Train has derailed with 5 cars off the tracks into an embankment, multiple injuries reported, DHART requested along with multiple mutual aid rescues and ambulances - 10/5 - 11:00

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Vermont Department of Public Safety
Press Release
 
Contact: Vermont Emergency Operations Center, 800-347-0488
 
October 5, 2015
2:30 p.m.

Update on train derailment in Northfield

WATERBURY, VT – Local and state emergency crews in and around Northfield responded to an Amtrak train derailment Monday morning.
 
The passenger train was headed south when it struck a rockslide and derailed in the town of Northfield at 10:30 a.m.  Seven people were transported to area hospitals with injuries.  Six of those patients were taken by ambulance to Central Vermont Medical Center and one to Dartmouth Medical Center by DHART helicopter.  Information on the nature of injuries and conditions of patients must come from those hospitals.
 
Upon notification of the derailment Department of Public Safety Commissioner Keith Flynn activated the State Emergency Operations Center to offer assistance and assets to local responders on the scene.  The Division of Emergency Management & Homeland Security, Vermont State Police, state Search and Rescue, Agency of Transportation, Department of Health and Red Cross reported to assist.
 
The state and local Search and Rescue Teams provided assistance by sweeping the train and the area to ensure all passengers and crew were accounted for.
 
Vermont State Police provided access and traffic control.  Route 12a was reduced to one lane with alternating traffic.
 
The Vermont Hazmat Team responded to contain a fuel spill.
 
The Vermont Agency of Transportation estimates it will take several days for the owner of the track to clear the train and the rockslide.
 
Any additional details on the train, number of passengers, and what arrangements have been made for uninjured passenger transport would come from Amtrak.
Media inquiries regarding the state response should be directed to the State EOC at 800-347-0488.
 
 
Mark Bosma
Public Information Officer
VT Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
(800) 347-0488
http://vtalert.gov
 
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