CROZET, VA – Congressman Thomas MacArthur (R-3rd) was reported to be on the train that collided with a garbage truck but has reported that he is unhurt.
His office sent out the following statement:
“On the way to the annual GOP retreat, the train that my colleagues and I were traveling on was involved in an accident. I am ok and am thankful for the first responders for their quick action. My prayers are with those who were injured in this accident,” he said.
The train was taking members of Congress and their families to a GOP retreat in Greenbrier, West Virginia, according to published reports. The White House reported that there was one fatality in the collision.