Woman killed, 96 injured, in train derailment

An investigation was today taking place into how an Amtrak train carrying 210 people from Chicago to California derailed in rural Iowa, killing an elderly woman and injuring 96 others.

At least seven of the injured passengers were taken to hospital and dozens of others were treated and released from local hospitals after suffering minor injuries. Some crew members sustained minor injuries, an Amtrak spokeswoman said.