Minor Train Derailment North Of Rockville

ROCKVILLE, MO - Bates County Sheriff’s Department along with Rockville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a minor train derailment north of Rockville.

The exact location was two miles north of where B Highway and P Highway meet, just north of Rockville.

According to scanner traffic it is reported that three coal cars derailed and are off the train tracks. However, the road is back open and the NTSB will likely conduct and investigation.