FAIRMONT CITY, IL – A train derailed and blocked traffic on Highway 3 near Packers Avenue on Thursday night into Friday.
According to St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Alton & Southern Railway train derailed around 11:48 p.m. on Thursday night. It was carrying six train cars, some of which were carrying automobiles. Authorities report 350 feet of track were damaged due to the derailment.
The train was traveling from the East St. Louis rail yard to a Madison, IL rail yard.
Investigations into the cause of the derailment are ongoing.
Highway 3 was blocked in the area for several hours. It is anticipated to be re-opened around noon on Friday.
This article is one in a series presented by OnderLaw to inform our neighbors about car accidents and traffic news across our city. It should not be interpreted as legal advice. However, if you or someone you love has been injured in a train accident, we would like to discuss your case in detail. Depending on the circumstances, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, your lost income, and other expenses. More importantly, the only way to fight for safer train tracks and crossings or fix the root cause of many accidents is to enlist the help of an experienced attorney that has the possibility to effect change and can prevent this from happening to another family. Contact us today to speak to one of our compassionate St. Louis car accident attorneys.
