Amtrak train derails close to Lawndale Ave in Springfield, Illinois
South side derailment
Chatham and Springfield Fire crews are on the scene of train derailment in 700 Block of Lawndale Ave. According to officials, multiple train cars are down on there sides, and due to the derailment an Amtrak train has been stopped but does not appear to be involved in the wreck.
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