Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter Amtrak Train Accident News Conference

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter along with Pennsylvania Governor, members of the NTSB and first responders, discuss the Amtrak train accident which has so far claimed six lives (Video by NBC News). Train 188, a Northeast Regional, was traveling from Washington, D.C. to New York City; 243 onboard including 5 Amtrak staff

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Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter from Press Conference this morning: “This is fully coordinated operation, and everyone understands their role. We train for these kinds of incidents—although every one of these instances, and this is a tragedy, are very different. Again, from last night, we can only confirm that, unfortunately, we have six deceased. We have transported now hundreds of people to various hospitals. Sadly, not all the passengers of the train, have been accounted for. Everything still at this point, 12-plus hours into this traffic event, is preliminary information and subject to change. The National Transportation Safety Board officials have not yet confirmed the cause of the derailment. The black box has been recovered. We have no information from that device at all because it is currently being analyzed by the experts. The NTSB is leading the investigation.”
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The latest from Yahoo News: At least seven people are dead and scores injured as a result of Tuesday night's Amtrak train crash in Philadelphia. The commuter train was traveling from Washington D.C. to New York City when it derailed.

NTSB: Amtrak train was speeding at 100-plus mph when it derailed

Latest details:

* Amtrak Train 188 was speeding at 100-plus miles per hour (twice the
approved limit) when it derailed and crashed Tuesday night, federal
investigators now confirm."

* In a statement, Amtrak said "it would be inappropriate
for us to comment or speculate about any information that is being
investigated.

* A seventh fatality was discovered in the wreckage earlier today,
according to Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter.

* More than 200 people out of the 243 passengers and crew were treated
for injuries at hospitals. Eight patients remain in critical condition.

* The train's "black box" event recorders are being analyzed.

* An unknown number of people are unaccounted for, officials say.
"We will not cease our efforts until we are absolutely sure that we have
gone through every vehicle," Nutter said. "The search is
vigorous."

* People with questions about their friends or family on Amtrak 188
should call 800-523-9101. Amtrak service between Washington and New York City
remains suspended.