A fourth person has died from injuries suffered in an Amtrak train derailment in Missouri according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

The person died at University of Missouri Health Center.

The patrol says there are now a total of four fatalities in the crash. Three of the fatalities were passengers on the train. Law enforcement officials working in conjunction with first responders and Amtrak officials have determined approximately 150 people were transported from the scene to 10 area hospitals for treatment of injuries that range from minor to serious in nature. Amtrak officials stated there were approximately 275 passengers and 12 crew members aboard the train. Amtrak Police are providing site security.

A statement from the MSHP says National Transportation Safety Board investigators were on the scene on Tuesday, June 28. The release of further information will be handled by the NTSB.

KMMO will update this story as more information becomes available.

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