Train carrying Republican lawmakers collides with truck

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A train carrying Republican lawmakers and their spouses to an annual retreat in West Virginia collided with a truck Wednesday, the White House confirmed. "We're fine, but our train hit a garbage truck," tweeted Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) "Members with medical training are assisting the drivers of the truck."

"On the train and okay," shared Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) on Twitter. "Prayers for the drivers of the truck." Jeva Lange

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Jeva Lange
Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.