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(Photo Gallery) Passengers hospitalized after Amtrak train derails

CIMARRON, Kan. (AP) — (Updating, clarifying numbers) Authorities say 29 people have been taken to hospitals after an Amtrak train derailed in rural southwest Kansas.

Grey County spokeswoman Ashley Rogers says of the 29 people hurt, none has life-threatening injuries.

An Amtrak statement says the train was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago early Monday when it derailed just after midnight about 20 miles west of Dodge City. Amtrak says the train had about 128 passengers and 14 crew members on board.

That statement from Amtrak said that 20 people were transported to hospitals.

Rogers says she went to the scene and saw five cars on their sides and two others that were off the tracks but still standing.

According to the train company, all other passengers were transported to the 4-H Recreation Center in Cimarron, Kan., and will be provided alternate transportation to their final destination. The Red Cross and other relief agencies are on-site providing assistance to those passengers.

Persons with questions about their friends and family aboard this train have a special number to call for information: 800-523-9101.

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