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2017-02-22 VACAVILLE
KRON: Vacaville man killed by Amtrak train
Vacaville District | Traffic Collision / Fatality | Hawkins Rd / Byrnes Rd | Train vs. Pedestrian | 11:44
— Vacaville Fire Dist. (@VFPD) February 22, 2017
Vacaville man killed by Amtrak train https://t.co/Axk0MF101R
— KRON4 News (@kron4news) February 22, 2017
A man was struck and killed by an Amtrak train near Vacaville, @VFPD says. https://t.co/W5Znjv5Ynz
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) February 22, 2017
Pedestrian killed by Amtrak train https://t.co/kPPwTn5Wae pic.twitter.com/3pUhSMzHht
— Vacaville Reporter (@vacareporter) February 23, 2017
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2017-02-22 SANTA BARBARA
Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Train Near Santa Barbara Amtrak Station https://t.co/Et26iA9iFG
— Santa Barbara News (@SBBreakingNews) February 23, 2017
UPDATE: Tracks still closed near Santa Barbara due to trespasser incident involving Train 796. Trains 796 and 777 holding for open track.
— Pacific Surfliner (@PacSurfliners) February 23, 2017
Pedestrian hit and killed by train near Santa Barbara https://t.co/QAgCTNDQkL pic.twitter.com/kTHzb5QbME
— CalCoastNews (@CalCoastNews) February 23, 2017
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2017-02-20 FRESNO
ABC30: MAN KILLED AFTER BEING HIT BY AMTRAK TRAIN IN SOUTHEAST FRESNO
The Fresno Bee: Man dies after being hit by Amtrak train
Man killed after being hit by Amtrak train in Southeast Fresno: https://t.co/LZISFpyI0A pic.twitter.com/KbI5h4lgwa
— ABC30 Fresno (@ABC30) February 21, 2017
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2017-02-19 WINTER PARK
WESH: Amtrak train strikes man who was on the tracks in Winter Park
NBC6: Man Killed After Being Struck by Train Near Orlando While Walking on Tracks: Police
Just spoke with @WinterParkPD. Confirms a person, possibly a man, was struck by an @Amtrak train while in the tracks this evening @WFTV
— Cierra Putman (@CierraReporter) February 20, 2017
.BREAKING: Police: Man hit by Amtrak train in Winter Park; condition unknown #Fox35 pic.twitter.com/N916cX1hca
— David Williams (@DWilliamsTV) February 20, 2017
.@Amtrak #SilverStar has continued North after man hit on tracks and killed in Winter Park. Investigators still here. Watch @wesh 11 pic.twitter.com/QQvPWQ67qv
— Amanda Ober (@AmandaOberWESH) February 20, 2017
Man fatally struck by #Amtrak #train in #WinterPark https://t.co/oxeXQTB1P9 #wftv pic.twitter.com/JbQ5aKHNSZ
— WFTV Eyewitness News (@WFTV) February 20, 2017
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2017-02-18 NEWPORT
Delaware Online: Person struck by Amtrak train in Newport
Person struck by Amtrak train in Newport: A person was struck by an Amtrak train on Saturday morning, officials… https://t.co/h9o620ubyV pic.twitter.com/BJA97qXHTB
— Wilmington Buzz (@wilmingtonbuzz) February 18, 2017
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2017-02-16 BURLINGTON
WGHP: Amtrak collides with vehicle at railroad crossing in Burlington
2/16 - Train 73 is expecting delays W. of Burlington while crews inspect following a vehicle strike. https://t.co/kbrL5API9W for updates.
— NC By Train (@NC_By_Train) February 16, 2017
BPD responding to vehicle accident vehicle struck by a train N Park and Glen Raven Rd no injuries #bpdcomm
— Burlington Police-NC (@BurlingtonNC_PD) February 16, 2017
Amtrak collides with vehicle at railroad crossing in Burlington: BURLINGTON, N.C. — Police are investigating after… https://t.co/oGy5My2DP3
— Winston Salem Now (@winstonsalemnow) February 16, 2017
Amtrak collides with vehicle at railroad crossing in Burlington https://t.co/H8SCHKcybz pic.twitter.com/Q8onZa1Oro
— FOX8 WGHP (@myfox8) February 16, 2017
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2017-02-15 LOS ANGELES
US News: Man Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in Los Angeles
Amtrak Train Hits and Kills Person in North Hollywood, Shutting Down Service https://t.co/5TIj1dk25l pic.twitter.com/5jGASzhkD3
— Los Angeles Patch (@LosAngelesPatch) February 15, 2017
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2017-02-14 OCEANSIDE
The San Diego Union-Tribune: Pedestrian struck by train, killed in Oceanside
ALERT: Train 784 stopped south of Oceanside due to trespasser incident. Updates to follow.
— Pacific Surfliner (@PacSurfliners) February 15, 2017
Pedestrian struck by train, killed in Oceanside: A pedestrian was fatally struck as he lay in the path of an Amtrak… https://t.co/Lh3AdAL1Qw pic.twitter.com/rXCfgaCx7O
— Union-Trib headlines (@UnionTrib) February 15, 2017
Train Strikes Man Lying on Tracks in Oceanside https://t.co/uIljTMdsul pic.twitter.com/fG3nvhzlcj
— OsideNews (@OsideNews) February 15, 2017
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2017-02-14 PITTSBURG
East Bay Times: Pittsburg: Person fatally hit by an Amtrak train
KCBS: Amtrak Train Fatally Strikes Pedestrian In Pittsburg
JUST IN: Train fatally hits pedestrian in #Pittsburg https://t.co/a5lsAMjOeh
— KRON4 News (@kron4news) February 15, 2017
Pittsburg: Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Train https://t.co/hMQyBMmTju pic.twitter.com/bec1T46657
— eastcountytoday.net (@eastcountytoday) February 15, 2017
Pittsburg: Person fatally hit by an Amtrak train https://t.co/ek5Qg2Zdr1 pic.twitter.com/pDPeNoxppN
— Mercury News (@mercnews) February 15, 2017
An Amtrak train fatally struck a person in Pittsburg. https://t.co/TxVI4KbQPd
— KPIX 5 (@CBSSF) February 15, 2017
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2017-02-09 FRESNO
KMPH: Woman in extreme condition after being hit by Amtrak train in Fresno
#BREAKING Woman hit by train in Central Fresnohttps://t.co/l7J69EiBcF pic.twitter.com/nGeYzMGkBe
— ABC30 Fresno (@ABC30) February 9, 2017
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2017-02-06 THOMASVILLE
The Dispatch: Pedestrian killed by train
WFMY: Person Hit, Killed By Train In Thomasville: Davidson Co. 911
Person struck, killed by train in Thomasville https://t.co/eeiSjqIE2L pic.twitter.com/p85cpLAkg7
— FOX8 WGHP (@myfox8) February 7, 2017
Person hit, killed by train in Thomasville this evening, Davidson Co. 911 workers say https://t.co/VAbur1T7YA pic.twitter.com/YzvcJO28BM
— WFMY News 2 (@WFMY) February 7, 2017
Someone hit and killed by train in Thomasville just before 8pm @wxii pic.twitter.com/ppeHByN4Sn
— Jarred Hill (@JarredWXII) February 7, 2017
Person killed by train in Thomasville https://t.co/RLNHw2YdvK pic.twitter.com/jR2Siy6OSl
— WXII 12 News (@WXII) February 7, 2017
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2017-01-29 LIVINGSTON
WTOK: West Alabama train track death investigation
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2017-01-27 PORTLAND
WMTW: Driver injured after Amtrak train hits car, two children in car uninjured
#UPDATE Vehicle hit by train at Portland railroad crossing: https://t.co/2nM848iyQR pic.twitter.com/X9xtlZ090F
— CBS 13 News (@WGME) January 27, 2017
There are delays on the Downeaster this morning after a crash involving their train and a car in Portland, Maine. #wmur pic.twitter.com/aojjrdEHDO
— David Sakowich (@dsakowich_WMUR) January 27, 2017
Police: Portland man drives through railroad crossing with 2 kids in car, hits Amtrak train during morning commute. Story @WGME at 5. pic.twitter.com/PvNs715n6j
— Marissa Bodnar (@MarissaWGME) January 27, 2017
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2017-01-26 OCEANSIDE
Times of San Diego: Pedestrian Killed by Amtrak Train in Oceanside
Fox 5 San Diego: Man hit, killed by Amtrak train in Oceanside
#Breaking: Pedestrian fatally struck by train in Oceanside https://t.co/12TKTfZ1C2 pic.twitter.com/L0fmCuqeQN
— David Hernandez (@D4VIDHernandez) January 27, 2017
Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in Oceanside https://t.co/uiXjo5Tbfj pic.twitter.com/j9rQXlvyEd
— The Union-Tribune (@sdut) January 27, 2017
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2017-01-25 MEMPHIS
WMC: Car driver will be charged in crash between Amtrak train, 2 cars
@Amtrak train has moved on.Silver car tried to beat train. Pushed into another car that was waiting at crossing. pic.twitter.com/cJYVyFeaFy
— Corie Ventura (@CVentura_WREG3) January 25, 2017
Amtrak train hits car that tried to beat it, two hurt on Fite Road https://t.co/9qtUaj9FPn pic.twitter.com/pI5pneN35w
— WREG News Channel 3 (@3onyourside) January 25, 2017
Amtrak hits car. Driver trying to cross rr tracks even though lights flashing. #FOX13GMM @Fox13Kristin at Fite Road @MILLINGTON_TENN pic.twitter.com/A2VrQaBsfn
— Valerie (@valonfox) January 25, 2017
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2017-01-25 DUMFRIES
Amtrak 84 hit an oil services truck near Quantico. Felt the thud. Truck ended up outside my window. Glad it didn't blow. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/dro9XO7Cvg
— Jeff Trexel (@jefftrexel) January 25, 2017
Our train (Amtrak 84) just hit a fuel truck on the track north of Quantico. pic.twitter.com/bPx277I98d
— Rick Johnston, CAE (@rjohnston) January 25, 2017
@NBC12 on Amtrak train that hit fuel truck past Quantico! pic.twitter.com/EZX0T491Vj
— Lana (@jagala7) January 25, 2017
JUST IN: Amtrak train w/95 passengers aboard hit tanker truck near Quantico. No injuries reported. Service suspended https://t.co/xdttfSO082 pic.twitter.com/AKO3POmfeF
— NBCWashington (@nbcwashington) January 25, 2017
Aerial photo of crash involving a train and a truck in Dumfries this morning. Details here: https://t.co/ltPKZxH8GH pic.twitter.com/AgbO00ollA
— InsideNoVA (@InsideNoVA) January 25, 2017
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2017-01-25 SACRAMENTO
Sacramento Bee: Man on tracks hit and killed near Calvine and Elk Grove Florin roads
We're following breaking news on a report about a train versus pedestrian accident in south Sacramento @GoodDaySac pic.twitter.com/S5HEfk9Khh
— Wendy Aguilar (@WendyAguilarTV) January 25, 2017
Sheriff's officials have confirmed one person is dead after an @Amtrak train hits a pedestrian in south Sacramento. pic.twitter.com/ysid7cgELV
— Wendy Aguilar (@WendyAguilarTV) January 25, 2017
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