55-year-old mystery solved; Two victims identified in 1971 Illinois train crash

SALEM, Ill. – A 55-year-old mystery in southern Illinois has finally been solved.

In 1971, an Amtrak train going from Chicago to New Orleans derailed. Seven train cars rolled over in Salem, Illinois, and 11 people were reported dead.

On Wednesday, officials identified the remains of two people who went unidentified after the 1971 train crash…

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