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WMBD TV of Peoria reports that the Keokuk Junction Railway bridge near Route 95 near Seville in western Fulton County collapsed today as a train was crossing.
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Additional information and photos have been posted.

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My grandmother's family is from Fulton Co, IL and I've been to Seville, IL. A very small little town. I believe this line is the west end of the old TP&W.
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Glad no one was hurt, but that must really be freaky for the crew! :shock:
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