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Nov 17 2023
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Morning 4: Amtrak train heading to Chicago derailed in SW Michigan, disrupting train travel -- and other news
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news. Michigan Amtrak train derailment causes trip cancellations Friday: What to know An Amtrak train carrying passengers from Pontiac to Chicago was derailed Thursday after crashing into a vehicle blocking the tracks, causing some travel disruptions Friday. Several scheduled trips
WDIV 4
Nov 24 2023
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Residents of Kentucky Town Return Home for Thanksgiving After Train Derailment, Chemical Spill
A state of emergency was declared in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, on Nov. 22 after 16 rail cars—two of which were carrying molten sulfur—derailed north of Livingston at 2:23 p.m. The molten sulfur onboard the train subsequently caught fire after the cars were breached, leading to concerns over the air quality. That prompted Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to issue a state of emergency while urging
The Epoch Times
Jul 18 2023
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Train derails in Field Township
A Canadian National Train derailed late Monday evening leaving nine cars off the tracks. Four of them remained upright while five of them were on their side. Officials state no leaks or spills were observed and there is no danger to the public. The Saint Louis County Sheriff’s deputies and the Cook Fire department responded to the call at approximately 8:20 P.M. in Field Township, just six
WDIO
Nov 23 2023
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Kentucky governor declares emergency after derailed train spills molten sulfur near Livingston
(CNN) — More than a dozen freight train cars derailed in central Kentucky Wednesday, spilling molten sulfur and sparking a fire, officials said, prompting authorities to encourage residents of a nearby town to evacuate on the eve of Thanksgiving. At least 16 cars were involved in the derailment north of Livingston, Kentucky, “including two molten sulphur cars that have been breached and have
Wish TV
Sep 29 2023
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Metro train services suspended after suspected derailment
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Metro suspended service on the blue and yellow lines Friday after reports of a derailment.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said in a post on X that service would be suspended in both directions on both lines pending an investigation.
According to reports a train was disabled near the National Airport.
No injuries have
ABC 8 WRIC
Mar 16 2023
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BNSF train derails in Arizona - Trains
TOPOCK, Ariz. — Derailed cars of BNSF Railway train that derailed Wednesday night were carrying corn syrup, the railroad reports, correcting initial reports from the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office that hazardous materials were on board. CNN reports that BNSF spokeswoman Lena Kent told the news network that the derailment occurred about 7:40 p.m. near the Arizona-California state line and that
Trains.com
Mar 30 2023
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Train Derailment Minnesota
Authorities say a train hauling ethanol and corn syrup has derailed and caught fire in Minnesota and nearby residents have been ordered to evacuate from their homes. Kandiyohi County Sheriff Eric Tollefson says in a statement that the BNSF train derailment was reported about 1 a.m. Thursday in Raymond, about 100 miles west of Minneapolis. Tollefson says “numerous” rail cars derailed, several
The Lufkin Daily News
Nov 17 2023
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Chicago-bound Amtrak train derails after hitting empty vehicle and tow truck in Michigan
NEW BUFFALO, Mich. (AP) — An Amtrak train heading to Chicago with 200 passengers derailed after striking an unoccupied vehicle and a tow truck in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Friday. “The engineer and approximately 10 passengers received non-life threatening injuries and were treated by local ambulance services,” the Berrien County sheriff's office said. The crash happened Thursday
Oskaloosa Herald
Nov 17 2023
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Amtrak train bound for Chicago derails near New Buffalo after hitting empty vehicle
NEW BUFFALO, Mich. — An Amtrak train heading to Chicago with 200 passengers derailed after striking an unoccupied vehicle on the tracks in southwestern Michigan, authorities said Friday. “The engineer and approximately 10 passengers received non-life threatening injuries and were treated by local ambulance services,” the Berrien County sheriff's office said. The crash happened Thursday evening
Detroit Free Press