Connecticut Train Accident Hospitalizes Many

May 21
10:02

2013

Robert A Koenig

Robert A Koenig

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A train accident that occurred in Connecticut Friday has sent 70 people to the hospital. Though most of the passengers have been released, five still remain in treatment and two are considered critical.

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On Friday,Connecticut Train Accident Hospitalizes Many Articles dozens of people were injured in a train accident that occurred in Connecticut. A train that had departed from New York City derailed in Bridgeport and was then hit by another train that came from New Haven. Investigators are still searching for the cause of the collision.

Nearby hospitals claimed that they saw about 70 passengers after the accident, which is remarkable given that the trains were carrying about 700 travelers all together. Most of the injured people have been released from the hospital; however, five still remain in treatment, and two are considered critical.

Investigators have found a broken rail on the tracks, but they are unsure whether that caused the derailing or if it was a consequence of the accident. They have ruled out foul play for the accident, though.

Not only did the collision cause serious distress for the passengers, it has completely destroyed the rails of one of the busiest tracks in the country. The lines will be shut down for an unknown period of time and over 30,000 commuters will need to find a new method of daily travel.

The trains have been removed from the scene and parts are being analyzed. Neither train flipped over, which aided in preventing serious or mass injuries; but they were both heavily damaged. Investigators are studying every part of the train and tracks, including brake performance, wheel conditions and information from data recorders. The actions of the crews are also being examined.

Metro-North Railroad explains that the track will need to be completely rebuilt before trains can run on it again. Because of another bridge replacement project, the train was acting as the only way in and out of New York City from that part of Connecticut. People were urged to stay home Monday rather than attempting to go to work by bus in fear of overcrowding.

There have so far been no injuries from the accident, which is incredibly fortunate. However, victims of train, bus or car accidents are entitled to some compensation. It can be a confusing situation when it comes to filing claims and finding the right doctors, so having an attorney on your side is incredibly beneficial. If you or someone you know has been in any kind of accident, contact an injury lawyer today to discover what options are available for you.

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