Video Vault: 3TV coverage of the Amtrak derailment Oct. 11, 1995
On October 11, 1995, an Amtrak train derailed near Hyder, Arizona, sending cars into a ravine and resulting in one death and more than 65 injuries. The incident has raised suspicions of sabotage, with investigations by multiple authorities revealing possible tampering with the tracks and the involvement of a note from a group called the ‘Sons of the Gestapo.’ The episode covers the initial chaotic rescue efforts, the personal accounts of passengers, the severity of injuries treated at local hospitals, and the ongoing investigation involving federal agencies.
On October 11, 1995, an Amtrak train derailed near Hyder, Arizona, sending cars into a ravine and resulting in one death and more than 65 injuries. The incident has raised suspicions of sabotage, with investigations by multiple authorities revealing possible tampering with the tracks and the involvement of a note from a group called the ‘Sons of the Gestapo.’ The episode covers the initial chaotic rescue efforts, the personal accounts of passengers, the severity of injuries treated at local hospitals, and the ongoing investigation involving federal agencies.
