NewsLocal News

Actions

7 injured in train derailment in Silver Dollar City

Blue police lights
Posted
and last updated

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Six guests and one employee were injured in a train derailment Wednesday night at the Silver Dollar City theme park in Branson, Missouri.

Sections of the Frisco Silver Dollar Line Steam Train derailed from the track, Silver Dollar City said in a news release.

The seven people injured were taken to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

Investigators with the Missouri Division of Fire Safety are investigating the incident.

"We are wholeheartedly focused on providing support for guests and team members in partnership with Stone County first responders," the theme park tweeted.