2 Works For You learned Senator James Lankford and Fourth District Representative Tom Cole were on the GOP-chartered train from Washington, D.C. to West Virginia Wednesday.
Both reported that they were uninjured, but Senator Lankford said he like many others were jolted when the train collided with a garbage truck outside Charlottesville, Va.
Our train heading to the GOP Retreat in West Virginia has been involved in an accident. I am safe but first responders are treating minor injuries on the train & treating the truck drivers. Praying....
— Sen. James Lankford (@SenatorLankford) January 31, 2018
Congressman Cole is on the train to West Virginia and has reported to us that he is okay. -Staff
— Rep. Tom Cole (@TomColeOK04) January 31, 2018
Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.
Download our free app for Apple and Android and Kindle devices.
Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines and Daily Forecasts.