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Two recorders located in the front and back of the
Metro-North Railroad train that derailed have been found. The train crashed on
a curve surrounded by a river in the Bronx. The recorders were sent to
Washington to be analyzed. Earl Weener, board member of the National
Transportation Safety Board tells CBS New
York, the recorders will be able to provide information regarding braking
and throttle settings. (CBS New York)
The investigation could take up to a year to conclude why
the train derailed. The NTSB are willing to look at any amateur videos or
pictures in order to find out any more information about the crash. (CBS New
York)
Seven cars were
derailed in the accident on Sunday morning.
The first car landed only inches from the intersection of the Harlem and Hudson
rivers. Out of the 150 people accounted for, four passengers were killed and 60
were injured. (CBS New York)
Engineer and conductor William Rockefeller was one of the
injured victims. The NTSB is scheduled to meet with him about the accident.
Executive Director of the Association of Commuter Rail Employees Anthony
Bottalico said Rockefeller is a respectable employee of 11 years. Rockefeller
is a good man with a clean record and is just as much in shock as any of the
other victims. Bottalico adds Rockefeller is giving his full participation to
help the NTSB with the investigation. (CBS New York)
Authorities are not sure how fast the train was traveling, but believe speed to be a factor in the derailment. The train speed limit is 70
mph then followed by a decrease in speed to 30 mph where the accident took place.
(CBS New York)
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