Chicago-bound Amtrak train derails after hitting dump truck in Missouri, injuries reported

An Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed Monday in Missouri after striking a dump truck officials told Fox News.

Several cars on an Amtrak Southwest Chief train derailed in Mendon, Missouri at a public crossing and had 243 passengers aboard, a company spokesperson said. There were reports of unspecified injuries. 

“Local authorities are currently assisting customers and we have deployed Amtrak resources to assist,” the spokesperson said. 

The incident came a day after three people were killed Sunday when an Amtrak commuter ain smashed into a car in California. 

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