| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 19, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 19, 2026, 3 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/dna-doe-project-tonti-illinois-train-wreck-amtrak-derailment/ |
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A 55-year-old mystery surrounding a deadly train crash in southern Illinois has
finally been solved.
On June 10, 1971, an Amtrak train derailed near Tonti, about 250 miles southwest
of Chicago.
Officials originally believed 11 people were killed, including one unidentified
victim.
Last year, the ...