Train hits tree on tracks near milepost 93 in Auburn, Auburn WA
A train struck a large tree on the tracks near milepost 93 between Auburn and the Stampede Tunnel, causing an emergency stop. The crew is checking for damage and whether the tree remains on the track.
Audio|Source: BNSF Stampede Pass - West Side
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Transcript:
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Just let you know, we hit a tree and went into emergency,
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milepost 93.
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Oh, the magical tree that was supposed to no long be there, 93,
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an emergency.
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Have you guys seen whether or not there's any damage just yet?
00:24
Not yet, I'm just scared enough to go walk back and see if it's an air hose that we got.
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All right, I'll shoot a message also.
00:40
And if you can let me know when you do find out whether or not the hit tree is still on the track anymore, the guys ahead of you that had issues said it was no longer in existence.
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The one we hit was pretty thick and it was across the whole track.
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All right, I'll be standing by.
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Auburn, WA
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