‘Multiple’ people are injured after Amtrak train carrying 147 passengers from Chicago to Seattle derails in Montana

  • Several people are reportedly trapped inside an Amtrak trap after it derailed in Montana 
  • Two cars reportedly separated from the train, leaving cars on their sides 
  • Ambulances are on the scene as crews try to rescue passengers trapped inside  

By Alyssa Guzman For Dailymail.Com

Published: 00:58 BST, 26 September 2021 | Updated: 02:22 BST, 26 September 2021


An Amtrak train has reportedly derailed in Montana around 4pm, leaving passengers trapped.   

Amtrak has reported that five cars have derailed. Passengers are reporting on Twitter that two have detached from the track near Joplin, Montana, with some lying on their sides, leaving passengers trapped inside. 

There is approximately 147 passengers and 13 crew members onboard. 

Injuries have been reported and some passengers are being transported to Liberty Community And Senior Center, but they declined to comment on passenger injuries. 

The senior center is one of the places that are currently taking passengers. 

‘We’re going our best,’ the spokesperson from the senior center said.  

The train’s derailment is suspected to have happened between the Havre and Shelby stops in Montana, according to KXLY. 

Amtrak's Empire Builder 7 train has reported derailed near Joplin, Montana. Leaving several passengers trapped

Amtrak’s Empire Builder 7 train has reported derailed near Joplin, Montana. Leaving several passengers trapped 

Crews are currently setting up ladders on the side of the cars in what appears to be a rescue effort to safely remove passengers. 

The train is believed to be Empire Builder 7, which runs from Chicago to Seattle. Amtrak’s website currently says this train is ‘unavailable.’ 

Two train cars allegedly separated and slid down a 30 foot embankment.

Ambulances have arrived on scene. Passengers are confirming on social media that there are injuries. There are no fatalities at this time.  

One Twitter user Emily Rose reported her boyfriend’s grandfather was one the train that flipped. She cited that he has ‘cuts and bruises’ but ‘is okay.’ 

A firefighter reported to KXLY said rescue crews are ‘large amounts of people trapped.’ 

Amtrak has been requested for a comment.  

This is an developing story and Daily Mail will continue to update it.  

Passengers are reporting on Twitter that some are injured, although the severity is not known at this time. Passengers are waiting on buses to pick them up

Passengers are reporting on Twitter that some are injured, although the severity is not known at this time. Passengers are waiting on buses to pick them up

Passengers are reporting on Twitter that some are injured, although the severity is not known at this time. Passengers are waiting on buses to pick them up 

Crews appear to be using ladders to get on top of the cars in what appears to be an rescue effort. Ambulances and emergency vehicles are on the scene

Crews appear to be using ladders to get on top of the cars in what appears to be an rescue effort. Ambulances and emergency vehicles are on the scene

Crews appear to be using ladders to get on top of the cars in what appears to be an rescue effort. Ambulances and emergency vehicles are on the scene

At least three cars are derailed and two have separated from the train

At least three cars are derailed and two have separated from the train

At least three cars are derailed and two have separated from the train 

One car flipped over. Some of the cars slid down a 30 foot embankment

One car flipped over. Some of the cars slid down a 30 foot embankment

One car flipped over. Some of the cars slid down a 30 foot embankment 

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