(Los Angeles) Metrolink cars crash into freight train; 2 dead, more expected

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Source: LA Times

A Metrolink train and a freight train collided in Chatsworth today, causing several cars to derail and starting a blaze.

Sheriff's officials say at least 23 people have been injured, 10 critically. The injured were being routed to several hospitals. Northridge Hospital Medical Center officials said some of the injured were headed there.

In the initial response, firefighters were making their way through a derailed passenger train looking for victims. TV footage showed firefighters pulling injured passengers and debris out of an overturned car.

Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Armando Hogan told KABC-TV Channel 7 that more than 100 firefighters were taking part in the rescue.

Denise Tyrell, a spokeswoman for Metrolink, said it remains unclear what caused the collision.

Read more: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-traincrash13-2008sep13,0,2874450.story

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