The train had departed Washington and hit the vehicle at 11:20 a.m. (1620 GMT). "Local law enforcement is investigating the incident and crews are inspecting equipment for damage," Amtrak said in a statement. Many lawmakers tweeted photos of the train crash showing significant damage to a truck.
(Reporting by David ShepardsonEditing by Chizu Nomiyama)Amtrak says no injuries reported to crew, passengers in crash
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