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Trump: Amtrak crash shows need for infrastructure plan

By Anna Giaritelli
Published December 18, 2017 6:58pm ET
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Trump: Amtrak crash shows need for infrastructure plan
An Amtrak train making an inaugural run on a new route derailed south of Seattle on Monday, spilling train cars onto a busy Interstate 5 in an accident that resulted in "multiple fatalities" and numerous injuries, authorities said. (AP Photo/Rachel La Corte) | Rachel La Corte

President Trump said Monday that a fatal Amtrak train accident in Washington state was an example of why Congress needs to pass his upcoming infrastructure plan.

“The train accident that just occurred in DuPont, WA shows more than ever why our soon to be submitted infrastructure plan must be approved quickly. Seven trillion dollars spent in the Middle East while our roads, bridges, tunnels, railways (and more) crumble! Not for long!” Trump tweeted Monday afternoon.

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