Update on Investigation of Amtrak and Commercial Motor Vehicle Accident

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                       NTSB ADVISORY

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National Transportation Safety Board

Washington, DC 20594

 

 

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Update on Investigation of Amtrak and Commercial Motor

Vehicle Accident

 

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Washington- NTSB Board Member Earl Weener will provide a

briefing on the NTSB's continuing investigation of the June

24, 2011, highway-railroad grade crossing accident in

Miriam, Nevada.

 

Event:            Press Briefing

 

Date/Time:        Sunday, June 26, 5:00 p.m. (PT)

                  Room opens at 4:00 p.m.

 

Location:         Fairfield Inn & Suites

                  2085 Brierley Way Sparks, NV 89434 

 

Participants:     NTSB Board Member Earl Weener

 

Note:             A teleconference bridge is available for

those unable to attend in person. Contact

one of the press officers listed below for

phone number and participant code.

 

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Contact: NTSB Public Officers

Peter Knudson

Nicholas Worrell

(202) 557-1350

Peter.knudson@xxxxxxxx

Nicholas.worrell@xxxxxxxx

 

 

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is an

independent federal agency charged with determining the

probable cause of transportation accidents and promoting

transportation safety, and assisting victims of

transportation accidents and their families.

For more information, visit:  www.NTSB.gov