Freight Train Carrying Ford F-150 Pickups Derails in Missouri 8/4/2021

[ScareCrow]

What's reported to be a 44-car train derailment took place in northeastern Missouri on Monday, crushing and dumping dozens of new Ford trucks and vans throughout the countryside. It's unclear what caused the incident, though Norfolk Southern railway officials are investigating. Missouri Highway Patrol released a statement saying no injuries were reported; the vehicles, however, are totaled.

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[760Bronco]

Man imagine waiting for your brand new truck and it’s in transit and this happens. I almost feel bad for Ford at this point … ALMOST

 

[13MikeH]

I have no idea why...but this is the second such incident in a short span. Last one was Utah? Seems oddly connected.

 

[ZeroCool]

Man imagine waiting for your brand new truck and it’s in transit and this happens. I almost feel bad for Ford at this point … ALMOST

I actually do feel bad for Ford, and the customers. Nobody wins in this scenario.

 

[ScareCrow]

Sounds like a road trip!
Everyone bring your own tools, it's chip season.........

 

[ZeroCool]

I have no idea why...but this is the second such incident in a short span. Last one was Utah? Seems oddly connected.

 

[Fossil]

dial 911, call EMS, save the chips-save the chips

 

[ZeroCool]

Get the Chips get the Chips!

 

[ScareCrow]

Get the Chips get the Chips!

It's going to be a long night

 

[SM05]

They all taken.

 

[13MikeH]

I have all the chips...

 

[fourthgear]

Probably the competition , Ford Trucks are out selling all others .

 

[rms34208]

I have no idea why...but this is the second such incident in a short span. Last one was Utah? Seems oddly connected.

Gonna have to find a way to tele transport, Star Trek style!

 

[69cuda340s]

Some of those trucks were probably ones Ford just finished installing the missing chips that were sitting since March/April. Uggg....large numbers of badly needed brand new trucks totaled. Terrible news.

 

[rms34208]

Some of those trucks were probably ones Ford just finished installing the missing chips that were sitting since March/April. Uggg....large numbers of badly needed brand new trucks totaled. Terrible news.

Don’t worry they will retrieve the chips and salsa too!

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