An Amtrak passenger train traveling from New Orleans to Chicago collided with a semi-trailer July 15 killing two people not on the train but damaging its engine and forcing it to terminate its route in Jackson, Miss., authorities said July 16. The wreck involving City of New Orleans Train 58 happened Thursday at crossing south of the Jackson Amtrak station. The Hinds County Coroner’s Office identified the two deceased as James Creel of Lake, Miss., and Scott Harstock of Florida. There were no reports of injuries among the 142 passengers or crew on the train. The railroad section does not have crossing arms or flashing lights, according to Byram Police Chief David Errington. (Source: Mississippi State Live 07/16/21) Amtrak passenger train collides with semi, killing 2 in Mississippi - Magnolia State Live | Magnolia State Live
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