NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — Eleven people reportedly suffered minor injuries when Amtrak Wolverine train No. 355 bound for Chicago struck vehicles at a grade crossing and derailed in New Buffalo Township, Mich., about 10 p.m. Thursday night, WZZM-TV reports.
At least eight trains scheduled for today have been cancelled while derailment cleanup takes place.
The Berrien County Sheriff’s Office reports the train’s engineer and 10 passengers were injured. A tow truck was reportedly removing a truck stalled at the grade crossing when both vehicles were struck by the train at the Lakeside Road crossing near U.S. 12. The New York Times reports an estimated 218 passengers and six crew members were on board. Passengers were taken to a temporary shelter at New Buffalo High School. Some were picked up there by family or friends; Amtrak arranged buses to transport the remaining passengers at about 12:40 a.m.
According to a post on the Amtrak Alerts social media feed, these trains which use the same route have been cancelled for today (Friday, Nov. 17): Wolverines 350, 351, 352, 353, 354, and 355, and Blue Water trains No. 364 and 365. The post Amtrak was attempting to arrange alternate transportation.
— Updated at 9:30 a.m. CST with photos.
