Jamal AndressA passenger train in New York City has derailed near the Hudson River, reportedly killing four and injuring at least 50 others.
"63 injuries, 11 critical and at least four people dead on the scene of that accident." (Via WNBC)
"You can clearly see there are at least four cars off the tracks. The lead car looks as though it is right at the river's edge." (Via WCBS)
The derailment occurred around 7:20 a.m. Firefighters, police officers and EMT's were sent to the scene to help the injured. (Via BBC)
The Metro-North train was headed to Grand Central Station from Poughkeepsie, New York. The train derailed near the Spuyten Duyvil station which has a history of these accidents. (Via Fox News)
"This is a very fast curve a very sharp carve and it's called Spuyten Duyvil for a reason, in Dutch in means Spitting Devil and a few months ago we had a train derailment at this exact curve." (Via WABC)
In July, another train derailed in this same area causing severe delays but no injuries. Ten of the train's 24 cars carrying garbage derailed in that incident. (Via YouTube / VIDEOLANDMARKS)
The cause of the accident is still unknown but the Metropolitan Transportation Authority spokesman told The New York Times, "That will be the subject of a detailed investigation."
