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Amtrak Nevada Crash: Death Toll Rises, Truck Driver Tried to Stop

Officials have raised the death toll to six in a fiery truck-Amtrak train crash east of the Reno, Nev. The truck plowed into the side of train Friday afternoon in a moment of sudden impact that set off a huge fireball. In the last several days, investigators combed through the charred and gutted wreckage looking for clues. Today, two forensic experts - forensic anthropologists- will work with the medical examiner to find out if there are more victims. Investigators also plan to review the...Full Story
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