Orange Park man dies in Amtrak collision in South Carolina

Jacksonville, FL — A man from Orange Park died in Sunday's collision between an Amtrak passenger train and a CSX freight train.

36-year-old Michael Cella was the Amtrak conductor.

The Amtrak train was traveling through central South Carolina when it collided with a CSX freight train early Sunday, according to a statement by the railroad company.

At least two people were confirmed dead and more than 110 people were taken to hospitals, the Lexington County Sheriff’s Department said in a statement.

Amtrak train No. 91 was carrying 139 passengers and eight crew members when it derailed in Cayce, which is located southwest of the state capital of Columbia.

The accident occurred at 2:35 a.m., the railroad said. Injuries were reported after the lead engine of the Amtrak train derailed, along with some passenger cars, according to the statement.