Several injured after Amtrak train derails in Lakeland in crash involving semi-truck: Sheriff

An Amtrak train derailed in Lakeland, Florida on Friday evening after a crash involving a semi-truck, first responders said. 

The Amtrak train was traveling from Miami to New York and had been traveling east after a stop in Tampa. There were 163 passengers on the train and a crew of 10. Two men were in the semi-truck. Seven passengers were taken to the hospital with minor injuries, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said.

At about 7:06 pm, deputies were dispatched to the scene, along with Lakeland Police Department and Lakeland Fire Department. Officials in Lakeland said the crash involved the train and a car transport off of East Memorial Boulevard and North Canal Avenue. 

A view from SkyFOX showed the area taped off as first responders work in the area. 

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Those who were onboard the train when it derailed are being moved to another location while crews work in the area, according to first responders. 

A fuel leak from the train engine is also being tended to. More information is expected to be released sometime on Saturday, the sheriff's office said.  

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This has and could continue to interfere with traffic on eastbound US 92 until clean-up is complete, officials added.