SPARTA, Ill (KMOX) - In Sparta Illinois a coal train derailed and landed on its side due to the rainfall, Thursday morning.
Sparta Police say it's believed the rain saturated the ground near North Miller St. and the shifting groud, caused the accident. No one as hurt but two engines and 14 cargo cars full of coal were derailed.
Photos of the wreck were shared on the Sparta Police Department Facebook page:
Members of the Sparta Police, Sparta Fire, and
It is unknown at this time how long the cleanup process will take.