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| California train derails after collision with truck | California train derails after collision with truck |
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| A commuter train and a truck have collided, causing three carriages to derail northwest of Los Angeles. | A commuter train and a truck have collided, causing three carriages to derail northwest of Los Angeles. |
| The vehicle became engulfed in flames and at least 28 people have been injured, a fire department spokesman told the BBC. | |
| Police in Oxnard, California, say the crash was first reported at 05:44 local time (13:44 GMT). | Police in Oxnard, California, say the crash was first reported at 05:44 local time (13:44 GMT). |
| A helicopter from a local television station is showing emergency responders treating multiple people. | A helicopter from a local television station is showing emergency responders treating multiple people. |
| A spokesman for the Ventura County Fire Department told the BBC that it is believed no one had died in the accident. | |
| Captain Mike Lindbery said the train was carrying 51 passengers, and 28 of those were transported to several local hospitals. | |
| The driver of the truck that collided with the train fled the scene, and was "taken into custody south of the scene less than a mile," Capt Lindbery said. | |
| The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the agency that leads transport investigations for the US government, said in a tweet, "We are aware of the rail accident near Oxnard, CA and are currently gathering information about the event." | |
| "A decision whether to launch a team will come later this morning," it added, in response to a question about whether they would send investigators. | |
| Aerial footage from the scene shows multiple emergency vehicles at the scene, with several fire fighters and paramedics moving people into ambulances. | Aerial footage from the scene shows multiple emergency vehicles at the scene, with several fire fighters and paramedics moving people into ambulances. |
| One carriage can be seen overturned and laying partially in a nearby highway. Two others were overturned laying parallel to each other, and a fourth remains upright. | One carriage can be seen overturned and laying partially in a nearby highway. Two others were overturned laying parallel to each other, and a fourth remains upright. |
| In a nearby intersection, the burnt-out shell of a truck can be seen with remnants of fire extinguishing foam. | In a nearby intersection, the burnt-out shell of a truck can be seen with remnants of fire extinguishing foam. |
| The train was destined for Los Angeles, and crashed about 65 miles (100 kilometres) away from its destination. | The train was destined for Los Angeles, and crashed about 65 miles (100 kilometres) away from its destination. |
| A Metrolink train collided with a freight train in 2008 in another part of southern California, killing 25 people and injuring more. | A Metrolink train collided with a freight train in 2008 in another part of southern California, killing 25 people and injuring more. |
| Are you in the area? Did you witness the collision? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Are you in the area? Did you witness the collision? You can share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |
| Please include a contact number if you are happy to speak to a BBC journalist. | Please include a contact number if you are happy to speak to a BBC journalist. |
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