At least two people have died and 70 others are injured after a passenger train collided with a freight rail service in South Carolina, US.
The Amtrak and CSX services crashed at 2.35 a.m. local time (7.35 a.m. GMT) near the city of Columbia. The Amtrak passenger train was travelling between New York and Miami with 139 passengers and eight crew members on board.
Local police force, the Lexington County Sheriff's Department, confirmed the fatalities were on the passenger train. It added that "all passengers are off the train."
Lexington County spokesman Harrison Cahill said the injuries ranged from scratches to broken bones. They have been taken to local hospitals.
In a statement, Amtrak said the lead engine of train 91 derailed, as well as some passenger cars. It said people with questions about the accident should contact: 1.800.523.9101. CSX is yet to comment.
This story is developing.
#BREAKING: Train collision and derailment near Charleston Highway and Pine Ridge Rd. More details to come. pic.twitter.com/SchyVAeWqi
#BREAKING: Two fatalities in passenger train versus freight train. @CountyLex EMS has transported more than 50 injured. #LESM #LCSDnews
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