Three passengers dead, 50 more injured after Amtrak passenger train derails

At least three people have reportedly died in a rural Missouri after an Amtrak passenger train derailment.

The crash occurred near Mendon, Missouri, before 2 p.m. Monday.

At least 50 injuries have been reported in addition to the reported fatalities. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says that two train passengers and the driver of a truck that struck the train are the confirmed fatalities so far.

Amtrak has confirmed that several cars derailed on train four traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago after striking a dump truck at an uncontrolled train crossing near Mendon, Missouri, at 1:42 pm. There were approximately 243 passengers and 12 crew members on board with early reports of injuries.

Local authorities are currently assisting riders. Amtrak says it has deployed resources to help.

The National Transportation Safety Board says it is sending a 14-person team to investigate the incident.

The NTSB is launching a 14 member go-team to investigate Monday’s Amtrak derailment near Mendon, Missouri. Chair Jennifer Homendy will serve as spokesperson on scene. Team expected to arrive tomorrow. Check Twitter @ntsb_newsroom for updates.
— NTSB Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) June 27, 2022