At least 50 people have been killed and more than 50 injured after a train derailed in Missouri, USA

- The train had about 243 passengers and 12 crew members aboard, injuring 12 crew members.

Washington, Ta. Tuesday, June 28, 2022

A terrible train accident has occurred in Missouri, USA. According to reports, several people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after colliding with a dump truck in Missouri, USA on Monday. At least 50 people were injured. A rescue operation is currently underway. The injured have been shifted to hospitals for treatment.

At 12:42 p.m. on June 27, a Southwest Chief train traveling east on the BNSF track from Los Angeles to Chicago collided with a truck, according to information from the Amtrak Center. As a result, 8 bogies and 2 engines of the train derailed.

- 243 passengers aboard

The train had about 243 passengers and 12 crew members aboard. According to reports, 12 crew members were injured. The company says its local officials are helping passengers after the crash.

- Helpline number revealed

The company says it is deploying emergency personnel to the scene to help its passengers and crew. Currently the company has set up a helpline for those who want to get information about their family traveling in this train. You can get information by calling 800-523-9101.