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Fallen tree derails train in California; at least 14 injured
Source: yahoo/ap
The front car of a commuter train plunged into a swollen creek after a fallen tree derailed the train Monday night in Central California, injuring 14 people, authorities said.
Crews had to fight the creek's fast-moving currents to pull riders from the partially submerged rail car, Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Ray Kelly said.
"It was dark, wet, it was raining. It was very chaotic," Kelly said. "This is an absolute miracle that no one was killed, no passengers or first responders."
Four people were seriously hurt, while 10 others had minor injuries, Kelly said.
Read more: http://news.yahoo.com/commuter-train-derails-california-least-10-injured-044627127.html