Amtrak Train Loses Power, Stranding Hundreds in Jacksonville Heat
WPLG Local 10July 7, 20251 min4,930 views
2 connectionsΒ·3 entities in this videoβTrain Stalled in Extreme Heat
- π An Amtrak train traveling to Miami lost power, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded in Jacksonville.
- π‘οΈ The incident occurred on a Sunday morning, with temperatures reaching 102Β°F.
- β³ Passengers were stuck on the train for over 5 hours before alternative transportation was arranged.
Passenger Impact and Medical Attention
- π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Among the passengers were Boy Scouts, their parents, and leaders.
- π Four people were hospitalized due to heat-related illnesses.
- β οΈ An additional 16 people were treated by first responders for signs of heat-related illness but were not hospitalized.
Amtrak's Response and Resolution
- β‘ Amtrak confirmed the train experienced a loss of power.
- π Customers were informed they would receive bus transportation between Jacksonville and Miami.
- π A significant response from multiple agencies provided misting fans and medical aid to passengers once they were able to disembark.
- πΊοΈ Cell phone video captured the scene as 264 people boarded buses to continue their journey.
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