USA: Many killed by train derailment in Missouri

Several people were killed and at least fifty were injured when train collided with a garbage truck in the state Missouri of USA (midwest) resulting in derailment of the engine and eight wagons, broadcasts the television network CNN invoking him Eric Mackenziehead of ambulance service in the county Tsariton.

The Amtrak train had 243 passengers and a 12-member crew, according to the US Railways. It was operating from Los Angeles to Chicago.

According to the local police, this is one “Great tragedy”while she also confirmed that there are multiple dead and injured.

Speaking to CNN, the police officer Justin Danspokesman for the Missouri Highway Patrol, claimed that the authorities are still trying to save people and reach the number of victims of the accident as forces from various law enforcement and fire services are operating at the scene.

According to Dan, a school in Menton has been converted into a first aid center for injured passengers who do not need to be rushed to hospital.


Source: News Beast

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