A Connecticut state investigator examines the scene of a Metro-North train collision on Saturday, May 18, in Fairfield, Connecticut. Two commuter trains collided during rush hour on Friday, sending dozens to the hospitals and shutting down a busy section of track, which is expected to affect commuters for weeks to come.
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A Connecticut state investigator examines the scene of a Metro-North train collision on Saturday, May 18, in Fairfield, Connecticut. Two commuter trains collided during rush hour on Friday, sending dozens to the hospitals and shutting down a busy section of track, which is expected to affect commuters for weeks to come.
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Construction equipment is moved in to place. The wreckage will not be removed until investigators finish examining the site, which may be Sunday.
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Construction equipment is moved in to place. The wreckage will not be removed until investigators finish examining the site, which may be Sunday.
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National Transportation Safety Board investigators examine the scene of the collision.
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National Transportation Safety Board investigators examine the scene of the collision.
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Investigators walk past two train cars damaged in the collision on Friday, May 17.
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Investigators walk past two train cars damaged in the collision on Friday, May 17.
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Onlookers gather at the scene on Friday, May 17.
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Onlookers gather at the scene on Friday, May 17.
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People are seen inside one of the two derailed trains on May 17.
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People are seen inside one of the two derailed trains on May 17.
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Debris and twisted metal is seen inside one of the derailed trains on May 17.
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Debris and twisted metal is seen inside one of the derailed trains on May 17.
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Both trains were damaged and dozens were injured, though officials say the injuries aren't believed to be life-threatening.
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Both trains were damaged and dozens were injured, though officials say the injuries aren't believed to be life-threatening.
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Onlookers gather as police cordon off the area.
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Onlookers gather as police cordon off the area.
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A woman injured in the crash is prepared to be transported to the hospital.
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A woman injured in the crash is prepared to be transported to the hospital.
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Amtrak also announced early Friday night that it had suspended all travel between New York and Boston indefinitely after the crash.
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Amtrak also announced early Friday night that it had suspended all travel between New York and Boston indefinitely after the crash.
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Passengers gather as they wait for a bus to pick them up from the scene of the collision.
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Passengers gather as they wait for a bus to pick them up from the scene of the collision.
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