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Illinois train crash bucks national accident trends
A City of New Orleans Amtrak crash near Chicago kills at least 14 and leaves six missing after colliding with a semi loaded with steel bars. Investigators review crossing signals, truck driver action, and rail safety as Amtrak notes higher grade crossing incidents on its routes.
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