3 dead in Amtrak train derailment in Montana

The train was traveling from Chicago to Seattle.

At least three people are dead after an Amtrak train derailed in remote northern Montana on Saturday.

Five cars on the train, Empire Builder 7/27, derailed at about 4 p.m. local time near Joplin, according to Amtrak. The rail line confirmed there were injuries in the accident, but offered no more details.

The three deaths were confirmed by the Liberty County Sheriff’s Department. Officials did not say how many total were injured.

There were approximately 147 passengers and 13 crew members on board the train, Amtrak said. The train was traveling from Chicago to Seattle.