3 Things To Know Today

1 Amtrak Derails In Montana Killing Three

An Amtrak passenger train that runs between Seattle and Chicago derailed in Montana Saturday afternoon, killing at least three people and injuring at least 50 others. No cause for the derailment has been announced, but it was confirmed that no other trains or equipment were involved in the accident. The train had about 141 passengers and 16 crew members onboard a train that had two locomotives and 10 cars, eight of which derailed in the accident. The accident happened around 150 miles north of Helena, Montana; passengers were taken by buses to hotels in nearby Shelby, Montana. The National Transportation Safety Board is sending a team, including investigators and specialists in railroad signals, to investigate the crash. Yesterday’s routes for Amtrak’s Empire Builder trains ended and began in Minneapolis because of the derailment.

2 CDC Director Overrides Panel And Recommends Boosters For Frontline Workers

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky signed off on Friday for booster shots to be given to at-risk adult workers. A CDC advisory committee voted on Thursday that recommended boosters for a narrower group of people; Walensky isn’t obligated to follow the panel’s recommendation. In announcing her decision at a White House briefing, Walensky said “This was a scientific close call. In that situation, it was my call to make.” After approval last week from health regulators and Walensky, the U.S. government is now rolling out the booster shots starting with third doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine. Those eligible for a booster include Americans age 65 and older, adults with underlying medical conditions, and those in high-risk working and institutional settings. As to the timing of booster availability, White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients said Friday “There are people who will be getting booster shots as early as this afternoon.”

3 Mother And Young Son Fall From Third Level At Padres Stadium

Just before the start of Saturday’s San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves game a mother and her child fell from the third level of PetCo Park stadium to the sidewalk below; when police arrived, both were pronounced dead at the scene. San Diego Police Department Lt. Andra Brown said the 40-year-old mother and her son were at a dining and concession area before they fell. Police don’t have a cause for the fall, but the San Diego Police Homicide Unit was called to the scene and is investigating. Brown said, “We’re speaking to the father of the child, they aren’t married but we are speaking.” Detectives are trying to locate evidence and any possible witnesses, but most people at the game were unaware of what happened.


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