April 2016 Current Events: Disasters & Science News

U.S. News | Disasters & Science News

Here's a slideshow depicting the major science and disaster news events of April 2016.

Deadly Amtrak Derailment in Pennsylvania: Amtrak investigators inspect a deadly train crash in Chester, Penn., Sunday, April 3, 2016. Amtrak said the train was heading from New York to Savannah, Ga., when it struck a backhoe outside of Philadelphia, causing a derailment. Two workers were killed, and 35 others were injured.; Photo source: Glenn R. Hills Jr. via AP

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