Sen. Hobbs on derailment tragedy: “The Legislature stands ready to do whatever necessary to help the people and communities impacted”

Senate Transportation Chairman Sen. Steve Hobbs, D-Lake Stevens, issued the statement below following today’s tragic passenger train derailment near DuPont, WA:

“I extend my deepest sympathies to the families impacted by today’s train derailment and my sincerest gratitude to the first responders on the scene. Like everyone else, we’re deeply concerned and waiting to learn what caused this tragedy. The Legislature stands ready to do whatever necessary to help the people and communities impacted.”