Sunday, July 12, 2009

Houston Train Ride Sends 27 to Hospital

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A train accident at the Downtown Aquarium sent 27 people to hospitals late Saturday night. Officials say none was seriously injured.

Passengers were aboard the Shark Voyage train, a miniature train that passes through an acrylic tunnel under a 200,000-gallon shark tank to give riders “an up-close view of a variety of shark species,” according to the aquarium’s Web site.

Just before 11 p.m., one train rear-ended a second train, injuring those on board. Houston Fire Department officials say the 27 people taken to hospitals were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Aquarium officials said they were still investigating the cause of the accident.

“Fortunately, it appears there were no serious injuries to passengers on board,” said James Hamilton, the aquarium’s Chief Operating Officer. “There was minimal damage to the trains, and the ride will be open today.”

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