Alaska Airlines temporarily lowers fares between Seattle and Portland after train derailment

Dupont, Wash. — Officials with Alaska Airlines have confirmed they have lowered airfares for flights between Seattle and Portland following Monday's fatal train derailment.

At least three people are dead and over 70 others were injured when  Amtrak train 501 derailed near Dupont, Wash. around 7:45 Monday morning. Dupont is about 60 miles south of Seattle.

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