Amtrak Train Derails After Collision with Truck in Missouri, USA... At Least 3 Dead

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[Asia Economy New York=Special Correspondent Joselgina] An Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corporation) train derailed in Missouri, USA, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, CNN reported on the 27th (local time).

According to Amtrak, the accident occurred when an Amtrak train heading to Chicago collided with a dump truck near a railroad crossing in Mendonci, Missouri, in the afternoon. The train was carrying 243 passengers and 12 crew members.

As a result, seven of the eight cars, including a freight car, derailed. Rescue authorities have confirmed that three people have died so far, including two train passengers and one person in the dump truck. The number of injured is unknown but estimated to be in the dozens. They have been transported to nearby hospitals.

It is understood that there were no warning lights or barriers to warn of the approaching train at the site.

The day before, an Amtrak train collided with a passenger car in Brentwood, California, resulting in three deaths and two injuries.

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