An Amtrak train carrying several members of Congress was involved in an accident with a large truck Wednesday afternoon.
According to The Atlantic’s Elaine Plott, the train was carrying the congressmen to a Republican retreat in Greenbrier, West Virginia.
Breaking: I’m told the train carrying members of Congress to the GOP retreat at the Greenbrier has been in an accident. Apparently the train hit a truck – helicopters now overhead with doctors attending to injuries.
— Elaina Plott (@elainaplott) January 31, 2018
Multiple injuries have already been reported. It is not yet clear what caused the accident, but photos from the scene show that the truck has sustained extreme damage.
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
It appears that the injuries are minor and all members, their families and staff appear to be unharmed.
“It appears that all Members, family members, and staff are okay,” one member tells me.
— Elaina Plott (@elainaplott) January 31, 2018
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