Developing News: Train derailment in Philadelphia 6 Now Dead

PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ At least five people are dead and at least 140 have gone to hospitals following an Amtrak train derailment in Philadelphia. The train was traveling from Washington, D.C. to New York City Tuesday night when the accident occurred. Officials say all seven cars of the train derailed. The National Transportation Safety Board is launching a full team to investigate. Additionally, the Federal Railroad Administration said it was dispatching at least eight investigators to the scene. While the train’s speed will be considered, Nutter said it was too early to know what caused the accident. Amtrak service between New York and Philadelphia remains shut down today. Link to ABC Video Coverage: http://abcnews.go.com/US/amtrak-crash-investigators-search-train-derailment/story?id=30998492

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