Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Investigation into fatal Philadelphia train crash focuses on speed

Data recorders have been recovered from the wreckage of an American train that derailed in Philadelphia in an accident that claimed 7 lives.

More than 50 people were treated in hospital for their injuries.

Reports suggest the train was traveling at twice the 50 mile per-hour speed limit when the accident occurred.

Our US Correspondent Simon Marks reports.

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Meanwhile White House spokesman Josh Earnest said President Obama had been in touch with authorities in Philadelphia about the derailment:

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White House spokesman Josh Earnest said the investigation into what caused the crash must be allowed to run its course: 

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