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Train crashes with tractor trailer hauling 196 ft. silo tank, NTSB responding to investigate

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MONROE COUNTY, Mo. – Just before noon on Thursday, November 17, 2022 reports of a tractor trailer being struck by a freight train near Paris, Mo.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop B report that no one was injured as the tractor trailer was hauling a 196ft silo tank that failed to clear the tracks as the approaching freight train slammed into it at an intersection.

“Norfolk Southern and NTSB were both contacted shortly after MSHP received the initial information of the trail derailment. Officers remain on scene no further updates to come as investigations are being conducted.” – TROOP B, 4:30 p.m.

No hazmat was involved in the collision.

GOOGLE MAPS, PARIS, MISSOURI IS LOCATED ONE HOUR NE OF COLUMBIA, MISSOURI. 

The freight train was carrying car parts, grain, & car frames.

The tractor trailer was hauling a 196ft Silo tank.

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The railroad crossing will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.

The train and approximately 5-6 box cars derailed.

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Train derailment at Silver Dollar City being investigated by Mo. State Fire Marshal’s office

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SILVER DOLLAR CITY, Mo. — Silver Dollar City release more information regarding the train derailment and toppling of train cars last evening, October 26, 2022.

“Shortly after 6:00 p.m. three of the four train cars on the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train derailed. There were approximately 160 guests on the train at the time of the accident. The train has a maximum capacity of 250 passengers.”

SDC on-park EMS and Safety Staff responded immediately last evening to the derailment.

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“Train passengers were triaged at the scene and then transported by bus to a parking lot, where they were evaluated by Stone County first responders before either being released, treated on location, or transported to nearby medical facilities.”

Of the seven persons injured, by that meaning transported to a hospital, no one suffered life-threatening injuries. As of Thursday afternoon six of the seven hospitalized have been released.

SDC states their guest services team is in the process of following up with all guests involved to offer additional follow-up support.

The Missouri State Fire Marshals office is investigating the derailment and released a statement late Thursday:

“Our Missouri Division of Fire Safety team has concluded the first stage of the Silver Dollar City train derailment investigation, including initial interviews, documentation review & examination of the scene & equipment involved. Investigators will return at a later date to continue investigation with an engineering firm. No determination has been made about the cause of the derailment at this time. The SDC train will not be operating as the investigation continues.” – Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office

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Silver Dollar City train derails, cars topple

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SILVER DOLLAR CITY, Mo. – Stone County Emergency 911 was alerted Wednesday evening of a train derailment at Silver Dollar City amusement park.

Gary Eldridge of Mount Vernon, Arkansas shares a video with us as he walks along the toppled cars.  He tells KOAM’s Shannon Becker his family is ok.  Their train car was the only one that did not flip over.

Silver Dollar City confirms that sections of the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train derailed from the track on Wednesday evening.

“At this time we are wholeheartedly focused on providing support for guests and team members in partnership with Stone County first responders.” – Silver Dollar City media release

Seven people injured, transported to various hospitals, extent of injuries is unknown.

Estimates are 150-160 on the train when it derailed and cars toppled.

A personal friend of Shannon Becker was on the train.  Sharing photos and telling us the train, “made a weird sound as we were rounding the corner towards the robbers cabin. Then it started to tip to the outside.” They were in a car that toppled.  They did not go to the hospital but are very sore.  They are remaining unnamed for privacy.

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