A Los Angeles-bound Amtrak train that left Seattle Sunday morning has been stranded in Oregon for more than 24 hours after a downed tree and heavy snow prevented it from moving forward, according to officials. The Amtrak Coast Starlight train, carrying 183 passengers, stopped in Oakridge, Ore., just before 6:30 p.m., said Olivia Irvin, an Amtrak spokeswoman. The intense weather in the area has prevented alternative forms of transportation, Irvin said. GET THE FOX NEWS APPShe said the passengers may not be rescued until Tuesday morning. Union Pacific is reportedly working to help clear a path for the train.

Source: Fox News February 26, 2019 11:24 UTC