Five killed in USA train derailment (video)

A passenger train with 240 passengers on board derailed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, killing at least five people and injuring about 50 of others. Six people are in a critical condition, BBC refers to the local authorities.

The train was on route from Washington, D.C., to New York. Eight of its cars left the tracks. Rescuers are still looking for passengers that may be blocked under the debris.

The train derailed after it had left Philadelphia railway station, CNN reports. City speed limits were in force in that area, RIA Novosti quotes experts.

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