Posted on 01/31/2018 9:27:09 AM PST by Kaslin
UPDATE: Local news reports there has been at least one fatality and another in critical condition.
NOW: Amtrak train collides with garbage truck in Crozet. Nurse on scene reports at least one fatality and at least one in critical condition. NBC29 is on scene and will bring you more details as we get them. pic.twitter.com/eU0uYL0JQx— NBC29 (@NBC29) January 31, 2018
***Original Post***
The annual Republican retreat is set to take place Wednesday in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. However, there appears to have been an accident as the lawmakers were en route.
NEWS: Per a GOP aide (via a member on the train), the train carrying members of congress to the GOP Retreat just had some kind of accident.
Said most ppl seem to be ok, but there also appear to be some injuries.— Alexis Levinson (@alexis_levinson) January 31, 2018
According to Politico's Jake Sherman, the train was involved in a collision.
NEWS — The train carrying GOP lawmakers to the retreat in West Virginia has collided with a dump truck. Initial reports indicate everything is OK.— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) January 31, 2018
Photos of the accident are being shared on Twitter. The driver of the dump truck appears to be injured.
BREAKING: GOP train hit a truck on way to retreat. Sources say driver getting medical attention; members okay. Pic-> pic.twitter.com/99xmsGFEEs— Rachael Bade (@rachaelmbade) January 31, 2018
From source on train: Reps. Larry Buschon, Roger Marshall, Brad Wenstrup are attending to drivers of the dump truck that was hit. Everyone in train apparently OK. Some other members and family on the train are praying.— Nathan Gonzales (@nathanlgonzales) January 31, 2018
Amtrak has released a statement noting there are no reported injuries to passengers or crew members.
Amtrak: An Amtrak train came into contact with a vehicle that was on the tracks at 11:20 a.m. in Crozet, Va. There are no reported injuries to passengers or crew members. Local law enforcement is investigating the incident and crews are inspecting the equipment for damage.— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 31, 2018
Lawmakers who are on the train have begun tweeting that they are safe.
The retreat features three full days of Republican representatives and senators discussing their 2018 agenda. Both President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are expected to join them.
This post has been updated.
It’s called a roll off truck. It’s used to service large open top dumpsters. Driver is dead.
Unlikely ion Virginia.
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Hmm the Republic of Terry McAuliffe is not safe for Republicans!!!!
It’s accident, people, life happens.
It’s an accident, people, life happens.
Reported on Fox from Congress Critter’s wife. Train is supposed to be very secure - tracks cleared and helicopters go ahead of train.
She stated that there should have been no vehicles on the track due to usual security measures. Of course, even just normal trains have warning lights and gates that lower.
However, she gave the impression, that because there are so many Congress people on board, that extra security measures are taken.
West Virginia. people, NOT Virginia.
Yeah you are right, more i have seen, looks like train knocked the box off the truck... i saw the cab sitting there with frame rails and dualies.
They were headed to the Greenbriar Resort in West Virginia.
The accident was in Crozet, Virginia, Albemarle County near Charlottesville.
Other threads to see:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3627775/posts?q=1&;page=1
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3627777/posts?q=1&;page=1
Totally agree with what you said. I had a real bad feeling this morning when I saw some buses that were said to be taking R lawmakers somewhere.
These people play for keeps.
That’s why they’re referred to as “the stupid party.” Those who are not stupid, are just plain gutless.
Mmmm .... near Charlottesville. What would a word Association quiz with Charlottesville bring to the mind of a Dem supporter? Not UVA or Thomas Jefferson, I’d bet.
Other than the titles, there’s really nothing in there.
Yes, but some of the comments there are worthy of seeing.
I’m not republican enough to retreat.
I would assume that the Truck driver was trying to cross the tracks.
What is curious to me, is that the security allowed this to happen. Supposedly (according to others) a helicopter is supposed to fly ahead of the train to ensure that congressional members on the train are safe. I've seen regular funerals where motorcycle officers ride ahead of cars and block intersections ahead. The government can't do the simple task of flying a helicopter ahead of the train and ensure the track crossings are clear? Nor warn the train engineer to slow and to stop if there is a blockage? Very suspicious to me, a lapse of security.
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