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Three Dead; Seven Injured in Amtrak Train Accident near Joplin, MT

Published on: September 27, 2021

Date of Accident
September 25, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Train
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Joplin, MT, USA

What Happened

National Transportation Safety Board officials are investigating a train derailment that left three people dead near Joplin, MT on September 25th, 2021. Police say it happened around 4 p.m. and involved a train carrying 141 passengers and 16 crew members from Chicago to Seattle. The train derailed under unclear circumstances and three people suffered fatal injuries. Seven others were hospitalized with various injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
National Transportation Safety Board
Vehicles Involved
Amtrak Train
Road/Highway
near Joplin, MT
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (3), various injuries (7)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Train detailed under unclear circumstances

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