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DUPONT, WA - DECEMBER 18: Work crews prepare to clear southbound I-5 lanes at the scene of an Amtrak train derailment on December 18, 2017 in DuPont, Washington. At least six people were killed when several train cars plunged from the bridge. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images

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According to the NTSB, the Amtrak train that derailed in Washington state was traveling 80 mph in a 30 mph zone. CNN's Dave Briggs and Christine Romans has more.

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NTSB: Speed a critical factor in Amtrak crash

An Amtrak train car derailed and is dangling on to Interstate 5 in Pierce County, Washington, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation's twitter. All southbound lanes of the I-5 are closed due to the derailment.

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DUPONT, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 18: Law enforcement work at the scene of a Amtrak train derailment on December 18, 2017 in DuPont, Washington. At least six people were killed when a passenger train car plunged from the bridge. The derailment also closed southbound I-5. (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)

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NS Slug: WA:AMTRAK DERAILMENT-TRAIN TRUCK UNDER BRIDGE Synopsis: Deaths reported aboard Amtrak train that derailed over Washington state highway Video Shows: Train truck under bridge, train car hanging from overpass Keywords: WASHINGTON TRAIN PIERCE COUNTY

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NTSB: Speed a critical factor in Amtrak crash

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According to the NTSB, the Amtrak train that derailed in Washington state was traveling 80 mph in a 30 mph zone. CNN's Dave Briggs and Christine Romans has more.

Source: CNN

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