Another Freight Train derails this time in West Virginia

Train derails West Virginia

Revelations 18:23:’For the merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.’

Important Takeaways:

  • Freight train derails in West Virginia, spills diesel fuel into nearby river
  • A CSX Corp (CSX.O) freight train derailed early on Wednesday after it struck a rockslide in Sandston, West Virginia, causing injuries to three crew members and spilling diesel fuel into a nearby river, the U.S. railroad operator said in a statement.
  • That derailment prompted the evacuation of thousands of people and raised health concerns to residents of the area, near the state’s border with Pennsylvania. It also led to calls for steps to prevent future derailments.
  • The Federal Rail Administration said it was monitoring the derailment and added that the fire was extinguished. It also said the derailment occurred on an Amtrak route and may lead to residual service delays.

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