At least 3 killed when Amtrak train derails in Montana

An Amtrak passenger train derailed near Joplin, Montana, on Saturday, killing at least three people, officials said. As of Sunday evening, five people were still hospitalized in stable condition, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte said at a press conference, adding that all others who needed medical attention have been released.

"At approximately 4 p.m. MT on Saturday, Sept. 25, Empire Builder train 7/27, traveling westbound from Chicago to Seattle/Portland, derailed operating on BNSF tracks near Joplin, MT. There were approximately 141 passengers and 17 crew members onboard," Amtrak said Sunday in a statement.

According to Amtrak, eight of the train's 10 cars derailed. The train also had two locomotives, the company said.