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Amtrak train strikes truck in Madera, kills 3

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An Amtrak train that left from Bakersfield struck a truck in Madera County and killed all three people who were in the vehicle.

The accident happened at 12:30 pm. The train was heading northbound to Oakland and had 217 passengers on board according to Amtrak.

They also said that there were no injuries to passengers or crew members.

Trains both northbound and southbound will be delayed. This story is developing, check back for updates.

Bakersfield, CA

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