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Death toll rising in commuter train wreck

By THOMAS WATKINS Associated Press Writer
Article Launched: 09/12/2008 07:16:04 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES — A Metrolink commuter train believed to be carrying up to 350 people collided with a freight train Friday, killing at least ten people and injuring dozens of others[...]
http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/ci_10449314


76 posted on 09/12/2008 7:56:10 PM PDT by Velveeta
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***Blood Donations Needed after Chatsworth Train Collision***

The UCLA Blood and Platelet Center will be open Saturday from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. to accept blood donations. Healthy donors of all blood types are needed to donate blood. Appointments can be made by calling (310) 794-7217.

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78 posted on 09/12/2008 7:58:05 PM PDT by Velveeta
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350 would how many seats on the three cars. They do allow people to stand. This near the halfway point on the route so some will have gotten off at earlier stops.


80 posted on 09/12/2008 8:05:07 PM PDT by ThomasThomas (Real change actually changes something.)
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