Dispatcher describes frantic 911 rush during West City derailment
West City dispatcher Diane Miller faced a flood of 911 calls starting at 9:36 a.m. reporting a train derailment on the interstate. She dispatched Officer Steve Mumbower and called in all on duty personnel as officers, firefighters, media, and local businesses coordinated relief efforts, with Miller noting a miracle no one was hurt.
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Diane Miller
Miller
Steve Mumbower
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Derailment blocks I 57 with coal spill near overpass
A CN Illinois Central coal train derailed south of the Illinois 14 overpass, dumping hundreds of thousands of tons of coal across all four lanes of I 57. Authorities said only one minor injury occurred, and traffic was rerouted while crews and CN officials moved to clear the debris. Police stressed preparedness and coordinated response as lanes may stay closed up to 24 hours.
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Mike Hooks
Hooks
Heartland ‘Regional Medical Center
Marion
Mark Chaplain
Chaplain
Canadian National
Benton
West Frankfort
Department of Transportation
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Illinois 14
Police: Mumbower First on Scene at Coal Train Wreck
West City police officer Mumbower led initial response to a coal train derailment on Interstate 57. He described chaotic ramps, overturned cars, and coal spilling from derailed wagons while coordinating with agencies including West City Fire, Benton Fire, state police, emergency management, EPA, Red Cross, and services such as Air Evac and Mercy Ambulance.
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Benton
State
Secretary of State Police
State Emergency Management Agency
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
EPA
Air Evac
Mercy Ambulance
West Frankfort
Benton Fire Department
Canadian National Railway
Illinois Department of Transportation
The
Red Cross
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