3 Killed, Dozens Injured In Truck-Train Crash In Missouri

An Amtrak train traveling from Los Angeles to Chicago derailed in rural Missouri after colliding with a truck at an uncontrolled crossing. The accident resulted in fatalities, including two train passengers and the truck driver. Local authorities and Amtrak's incident response team are on the scene. Minden, Missouri, the accident site, is about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City. An 800 number has been provided for inquiries about family or friends involved in the incident.

Where was the Amtrak train traveling from and to when it derailed?

• New York to Chicago

• Los Angeles to Chicago

• San Francisco to New York

• Miami to Los Angeles

What was blocking the train's path leading to the derailment?

• A car

• A tree

• A truck

• A pedestrian

What type of crossing was involved in the accident?

• Controlled crossing with lights

• Pedestrian crossing

• Uncontrolled crossing without lights

• Railway station crossing

How far is Minden, Missouri, from Kansas City?

• 200 miles

• 150 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

What is the purpose of the 800 number provided?

• To report new incidents

• To inquire about train schedules

• To book train tickets

• To ask about family or friends involved