From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
WASHINGTON — An Amtrak passenger train derailed and fell off an overpass blocking a freeway in Pierce County, Washington, Monday morning, according to multiple reports.
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— Danae Orlob (@naenae007) December 18, 2017
The train has closed down all of the southbound lanes of Interstate 5.
Officials with Amtrak said this train, the 501, operates between Seattle and Portland.
Injuries and casualties have been reported by authorities.
PRELIMINARY INFO – Derailed Amtrak passenger train was heading south bound. Injuries and casualties reported, numbers to come. Media staging area at Eagles Pride Golf Course. #PCSD PIO Troyer enroute, will not answer his cell while driving priority.
— Pierce Co Sheriff (@PierceSheriff) December 18, 2017
This is a developing story.