Suspected gunfire slows Amtrak rail travel

WILMINGTON, Del. - December 21, 2011

Police say the report came in around 7:26pm, and as a precaution, halted travel in both directions to ensure passenger safety while they checked a nearby wooded area.

The situation was declared safe at 8:20pm, and rail traffic resumed.

Police say the train was not struck and they were unable to locate where the gunfire came from or if anything else was struck.

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