Drone footage shows toppled double-stack trains in Illinois
Severe straight-line winds of 80 to 100 mph swept through Warren County, Illinois, causing multiple train cars to derail near Monmouth. The winds, confirmed by a National Weather Service survey, resulted in extensive damage to tracks and rail infrastructure. Crews quickly restored rail service within 17 hours by installing temporary tracks after the storm. The weather also produced three EF-1 tornadoes in the area, highlighting the region's vulnerability to high-impact windstorms.
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