An Amtrak passenger train derailed in rural Mendon, Missouri, this afternoon after reportedly striking a dump truck that was blocking the train tracks. The accident happened at about 12:42 p.m. today, and the force of the impact caused eight train cars and two locomotives to derail and tip over.
At this time there are reports of dozens of injuries and multiple fatalities, with one fatality confirmed so far.
Amtrak Train Derails, Tips Over After Collision in Missouri
