Argentina train crash kills 50, injures hundreds

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By Alexa Ball

A commuter train killed 50 and injured hundreds Wednesday after crashing into a barrier at a Buenos Aires station, according to CNN.

676 out of the 1,500 passengers were injured along with the 50 who were killed, according to Fox News.

Transportation Secretary Juan Pablo Schiav said that authorities believed the cause of the crash was due to problems with the trains breaks, according to CNN.

Passengers said that the motorman struggled with the breaks the entire trip, platforms were overrun and one station was missed completely, according to Fox News.

A federal judge is currently leading an investigation on the accident, Fox News said.


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