MD: Amtrak Train Breaks Apart in Maryland

Feb. 7, 2018
Amtrak is investigating after two train cars broke apart early Monday morning in Maryland due to a "mechanical issue," an official said.

Amtrak is investigating after two train cars broke apart early Monday morning in Maryland due to a "mechanical issue," an official said.

The railroad service said no passengers or crew members were injured in the incident, which occurred before 7 a.m. near Havre de Grace, Md.

The Acela train was en route from Washington, D.C., to Boston, Mass., when the cars separated. The passengers were then transported to a Northeast Regional train.

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