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Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Amtrak Train in South St. Louis
ST. LOUIS, MO – A person was fatally struck by an Amtrak train early Wednesday morning in south St. Louis, according to the St. Louis Fire Department.
The collision occurred in the 4900 block of Connecticut Street near Kingshighway, where emergency responders were dispatched following reports of a pedestrian being hit by a train.
According to Amtrak, the train involved—Train 22, the Texas Eagle—departed San Antonio, Texas, on Tuesday and was scheduled to arrive in Chicago by 1:45 p.m. Wednesday.
However, an alert on Amtrak’s website states that the train is currently stopped due to a trespasser incident, indicating that an individual entered the train’s path.
Local authorities have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident, which is expected to cause significant delays.
Officials have not yet released the identity of the deceased or any additional details about how they came into contact with the train.
As the investigation unfolds, Amtrak passengers traveling through the area may experience service disruptions, though it remains unclear how many other trains will be affected.
Our team is actively gathering more information on the impact of the incident on the south St. Louis community and will provide updates as they become available.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.