Sep 11, 2023

MSHP investigating train accident in central Missouri

Posted Sep 11, 2023 4:30 PM
photo MSHP
photo MSHP

 CHARITON COUNTY —Authorities are investigating a train accident that occurred just after 8:30a.m. Monday in Chariton COunty.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a BNSF train struck a side by side that was stuck on the tracks at Mike Road North of Mendon.

There were no injuries involved. No damage to cargo of train. The side by side, a vehicle designed to operate on railroad tracks and the engine of train were damaged.  Mendon is located approximately 100 miles east of St. Joseph.