Awful news from Mendon in Missouri tonight as a train carrying 243 passengers derails
There are fears tonight of multiple fatalities and extensive injuries as a result of a train derailment in Mendon in the US state of Missouri. The aftermath of the crash shows several cars on their side with passengers attempting to help others from the wreck.The Amtrak train struck a dump truck at a public crossing near the city of Mendon with several cars derailing as a result, the company confirmed on Monday.
Amtrak said in a statement: "On June 27, several cars derailed on train 4 traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago after striking a dump truck at a public crossing in Mendon, Missouri at 1:42 pm."Local authorities are currently assisting customers and we have deployed Amtrak resources to assist. Additional details will be provided as available."
"There are approximately 243 passengers onboard with early reports of injuries," company officials said. "Local authorities are currently assisting customers and we have deployed Amtrak resources to assist."
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