Published 2 years ago

Amtrak derails in Missouri, multiple injuries reported

Summary by Ground News

Several cars from one of its trains derailed after hitting a dump truck at a public crossing. Train 4 was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago when it crashed in Mendon, Missouri. There are approximately 243 passengers onboard with early reports of injuries. Authorities in the area are assisting customers, and Amtrak has sent resources to help.

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BBC News

Amtrak derailment: Three killed in Missouri after train hits truck

More than 250 people were onboard the Los Angeles-Chicago train when it hit a dump truck.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Amtrak train hits truck and derails in Missouri – video

An Amtrak train has derailed in northern Missouri after hitting a truck at a crossing, the US national passenger railroad service said. There were reports of fatalities and scores of injuries after eight cars derailed. Aerial scenes showed all but one of the eight passenger cars resting fully on their sides, just off a parallel track surrounded by large plots of grass and farmland. Dozens of trucks and cars lined a nearby street and helicopters …

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CTV News

Amtrak train collides with dump truck, derails in Missouri

A passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed in a remote, rural area of Missouri on Monday after hitting a dump truck that was blocking a public crossing, Amtrak said, and some people aboard were injured.

2 years ago·Canada

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The Independent

‘Multiple fatalities’ after Amtrak train derails in Missouri with 243 onboard

A Chicago-bound passenger train collided with a truck at a public crossing, officials say

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Amtrak train derails in Missouri after hitting truck, injuries reported

Several cars on an Amtrak train derailed in Mendon, Missouri, on Monday after hitting a dump truck at a crossing and there are early reports of injuries among the approximately 243 passengers on board, Amtrak said in a statement. The train hit the vehicle at a public crossing at 1:42 p.m. as it was traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago, Amtrak said. "Local authorities are currently

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

3 killed, dozens hurt in Amtrak train crash in Missouri

MENDON, Mo. (AP) — An Amtrak passenger train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump truck Monday in a remote area of Missouri, killing three people and injuring

2 years ago·United States

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