injured following a train crash outside of Manhattan.
A commuter train crashed into Hoboken station, in New Jersey, during rush hour.
It's believed the train did not slow down as it approached the station.
But at this stage it is thought to have been an accident rather than
an act of terrorism.
Joseph Scott, from Jersey City Medical Center where many of the
injured have been taken, gave an update on some of the more serious
injuries.
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Joseph Scott, from Jersey City Medical Center where many of the
injured have been taken, said his team were dealing well with the
injured.
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Speaking to CNN, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said an
investigation is underway.
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Speaking to CNN, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie said all of the
passengers had been accounted for.
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An official from another local hospital said they have 51 patients
there in total, with up to 40 people in their cafeteria being triaged:
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Tom Spina was in a nearby office when the train crash happened:
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Tom Spina said he tried to help people in the immediate aftermath of the crash:
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Witness Matt Thompson says he was alerted to what was happening by some loud noises:
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