An Amtrak train struck a backhoe that was left on the tracks south of Philadelphia Sunday, and fatalities were reported.
The train struck the piece of equipment around 8 a.m. this morning in Chester, Pa. and caused the train's engine to derail.
Two people were reportedly killed, and others were being treated for injuries.
The train had left New York City early Sunday morning and was bound for Savannah, Ga., carrying 341 passengers and 7 crew members, according to a statement from Amtrak.
Travel was suspended on the Northeast Corridor between New York City and Philadelphia following the incident.
“We are aware of the incident involving the Palmetto train 89 south of Philadelphia and we will provide update as they become available,” Amtrak wrote on Twitter.
The accident comes nearly a year after another Amtrak accident near Philadelphia claimed the lives of 8 people and injured over 200 on May 12, 2015 when the speeding train derailed going around curved tracks.
The investigation into the cause of last year's crash involving engineer Brandon Bastion is still inconclusive.
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http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/amtrak-crash-south-philadelphia-leaves-2-dead-article-1.2586840This is the main reason why I will never take the train.