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Subways Tragedy: Three Dead 162 Injured In Philadelphia Derailment
A rush hour Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority train derailed near 30th Street, killing three and injuring 162 as cars tore apart and trapped passengers. Rescue teams freed victims after hours amid shattered cars, dragged motors, and damaged tracks. Officials opened an NTSB investigation. line service halted and nearby transit disrupted.
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Philadelphia
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
Oyovent
Hahnemann University Hospital
Linda Crossey
James Sweeney
Louis Gambaccini
National Transportation Safety Board
John Lauber
NTSB
Gambaccini
Mark Robinson
Ray Baker
Robinson
30Th Street
Amtrak
Robert Rogers
Transit Authority