An Amtrak train derailed southwest of Philadelphia early Sunday after striking a backhoe on the tracks, causing injuries to some passengers, the railroad said in a statement.

Emergency workers were at the scene of the accident in Chester, Pa., where the lead engine of Amtrak’s Train 89, operating from New York City to Savannah, Ga., came off the tracks.

Cpl. Steven Byrne of the Chester Police Department said details about the accident remained unclear.

“We’re trying to make way through this mess,” he said.

The train was carrying about 340 passengers and seven crew members, Amtrak said.

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