Congressman Bucshon on train involved in fatal crash
Authorities say five people aboard the train were taken to a local hospital, but no one on the train sustained serious injuries.
The lawmakers aboard the train were headed to an annual Republican party retreat at
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Bucshon issued a statement after the accident. "We are OK," he said. "As physicians, my wife and I immediately checked to see that our colleagues were OK. We went to the scene and did what we could to help the injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of this tragic accident and their families."
The crash in
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"Luckily, I was sitting down," Brooks said. "I hit my knee against the seat in front of me and my head hit the headrest. Although the headrest is well padded it was still a hard hit. It was frightening. Unfortunately, I was sitting by the window and when I looked out I saw the truck. At first I thought it was two trucks."
Brooks says the doctors on board got busy immediately.
"All the doctors got up, including
Officials report the crossing has been a problem area with vehicles getting stuck on the tracks in the past.
"It was a terrible, horrible day," said Brooks. "I don't know how it happened."
After the crash Amtrak officials took the train to
The retreat is now under way with appearances expected by both
"Because of the delay in their arrival, they are working on a pretty condensed schedule now," said Hansen.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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