Italian Train Derails Near Milan, 3 Dead, Many Injured

Rescuers help people after a train derailed near Milan, on Jan. 25. 

Photographer: Flavio Loscalzo/ANSA/AP Photo

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Milan (AP) -- A commuter train derailed Thursday in northern Italy, killing at least three people, seriously injuring 10 and trapping others heading into Milan at the start of the work day, officials said.

The Trenord train derailed near the Pioltello Limito station on the outskirts of the city, halting train traffic into and out of Italy's financial capital for hours. A piece of the track appeared broken, and officials said a wheel sustained damage as well, though the cause was under investigation.