Slide Derails Amtrak Train South of Everett

No one was injured when an Amtrak train was hit by a slide south of Everett, derailing three cars Sunday morning, according to the Associated Press.

Around 8:30 a.m., Sunday, rocks, trees and other debris struck the train -- the Empire Builder which originated from Chicago --  derailing two coaches and a dining car, according to the Associated Press reported.

According to KING 5 TV, Amtrak service between Everett and Seattle will be disrupted until Tuesday morning.

Reports differed on how many passengers were aboard the train.

Slides are not unusual on passenger rail lines.

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