Several Amtrak cars have derailed after colliding with a car in Moorpark Wednesday.
to Seattle at approx. 11:15 a.m. PT when it struck a water truck obstructing the tracks at Moorpark, California," Amtrak said in a statement. "There were approximately 198 passengers and 13 crew onboard who were evacuated from the train, with no reports of serious injuries. The train derailed as a result of the impact but remained upright. Amtrak is working with customers to make alternate travel arrangements.
The number of people hurt wasn’t immediately known, but all the injuries were characterized as minor, McGrath said.At this time fire authorities are going through each of the cars and inspecting for damages. Most of the passengers were able to exit the train on their own or with the help of first responders.
All passengers were de-boarded from the train and were seen out in the open field, going away from the wreckage and into a staging area.
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