(Bloomberg) -- Several cars on an Amtrak train heading for Chicago derailed in Missouri on it’s way from Los Angeles.

The train was carrying 243 passengers when it hit a dump truck at a public crossing in Mendon, Missouri around 1:42 pm. Injuries were reported, although the number and severity has not been disclosed. 

 

(Corrects train destination in first paragraph.)

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