Mendon, Missouri – Three people were killed and more were injured when an Amtrak trail derailed in Missouri Monday.
“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,” Amtrak said in a statement. “There are approximately 243 passengers onboard with early reports of injuries. Local authorities are currently assisting customers and we have deployed Amtrak resources to assist.”
The train I was traveling on derailed on the way to Iowa near Mendon Missouri pic.twitter.com/YndSEEXkto
— Dax McDonald (@cloudmarooned) June 27, 2022
BREAKING: An Amtrak train carrying 243 passengers has derailed near Mendon, Missouri. Reports of injuries.
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— Moshe Schwartz (@YWNReporter) June 27, 2022
The extent of injuries or potential fatalities was not immediately known.
This is a breaking news update.
