![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/washington-dc-amtrak-train-derails-in-tunnel-between-stations-with-230-people-onboard/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/0_FILES-US-ECONOMY-INDICATOR.jpg&description=Authorities are responding to an Amtrak train after it derailed with 230 passengers onboard. Fire services are rushing to the scene to help reach the people An Amtrak train with 230 passengers onboard has derailed in a tunnel between stations in Washington DC. The incident happened at around 9.31am local time as the derailment took place at the entrance to the station, according to authorities. The DC Fire Department tweeted: "Amtrak derailment in tunnel at entrance to Union Station. Initial report minor in nature & no reported injuries. Fire units are working to reach the train, which is occupied." A DC fire spokesperson said they plan to move the passengers to other cars on the tracks to be offloaded at L'Enfant Plaza Station. It is not clear which train derailed but fire fighters are working to help get passengers off the train. No injuries have been reported but in an updated tweet, DC Fire said they are evaluating one individual. They tweeted: "Update Amtrak derailment Union Station. 2 cars derailed but upright inside the tunnel just before Union Station. We have firefighters aboard train communicating with passengers. EMS evaluating 1 individual, but no other reported injuries." Were you on the train? Have you been impacted? Email webnews@mirror.co.uk The train was travelling north into Union Station when it derailed in the tunnel, according to fire officials. Delays are expected in and out of the area as fire services rush to the scene. In a tweet, the Metropolitan Area Transportation Operations Coordination said services still remain suspended. It tweeted: "AMTRAK and VRE. Union Station SB. Washington, DC. Southbound service remains suspended due to blocked tracks and tunnel at Union Station. Delays are expected in area. WMATA MetroRail reports, at this time, no impact to MetroRail service." We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Ge){kind=link}
Authorities are responding to an Amtrak train after it derailed with 230 passengers onboard. Fire services are rushing to the scene to help reach the people
An Amtrak train with 230 passengers onboard has derailed in a tunnel between stations in Washington DC.
The incident happened at around 9.31am local time as the derailment took place at the entrance to the station, according to authorities.
One person is being evaluated for injuries after the train derailed – with no other injuries reported.
The DC Fire Department tweeted: “Amtrak derailment in tunnel at entrance to Union Station. Initial report minor in nature & no reported injuries. Fire units are working to reach the train, which is occupied.”