Train struck fallen tree near milepost 11.2, Kirkwood MO


A train struck a fallen tree across both tracks near milepost 11.2 on Kirkwood, MO. The tree is now mostly removed but some debris or safety issues may remain on the tracks.
Audio|Source: Union Pacific Jefferson City Sub Kirkwood Missouri
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Transcript:
00:00
Yeah, we hit a tree,
00:02
not terrible-sized tree, but playing across boats to practice.
00:07
Apparently, both of some sister on the side of the engine, I'm still rolling, but I don't know if you're going to run any running down one track there.
00:14
Don't look out about proper slow to.
00:21
All right, you said a tree 11.2, 11.2, over both tracks? Well, it's not on our track anymore, I know that, but, yeah, it was a crossbows before we get in.
00:36
All right, thanks.
00:37
We'll get somebody out there.
01:02
All right, copy that.
01:04
Be advised Amtrak was on Main Track 2, which is the track I'm going to be taking you down.
01:08
They did come across the tree there at 11.2,11.2.
01:13
Sounds like it's mostly removed at this point, but just be aware.
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Location mentioned:
Kirkwood, MO 63122
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