An Amtrak train headed for Los Angeles with nearly 200 people on board came to a standstill Sunday evening after hitting a tree that had fallen onto the tracks.
More than 24 hours later, there's still no movement.
Amtrak spokesman Marc Magliari told CNN that none of the 183 passengers and dozen crew members were injured, but "conditions further deteriorated with numerous track blockages from snow and fallen trees."
"Due to worsening conditions, area road closures and no viable way to safely transport passengers or crews via alternate transportation, Train 11 stopped in Oakridge, Oregon," he said. "We are actively working with Union Pacific to clear the right of way and get passengers off the train."
Train 11 operates daily between Seattle and Los Angeles. Magliari says Amtrak anticipates the train will return to Eugene, Oregon, Tuesday morning.
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