(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) A Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio on Saturday, the
second such incident involving the railroad in that state in about
a month, prompting local officials to order residents living near
the site of the accident to shelter in place, trend reports citing al
arabiya .
Norfolk Southern said the train that derailed near Springfield
was not carrying any hazardous materials and that no one was hurt.
Local authorities said first responders on the scene were working
to confirm that no toxins were involved.
The accident follows the February 3 derailment of a Norfolk
Southern train in East Palestine, Ohio, 180 miles (290 kilometers)
northeast of Springfield. The East Palestine derailment sent
millions of pounds of toxic chemicals into the environment and
forced thousands of people to evacuate.
Norfolk Southern said in an emailed statement that Saturday's
derailment of about 20 cars of a 212-car train happened as it was
traveling southbound near Springfield. The statement did not give
any cause for the derailment.
“No hazardous materials are involved and there have been no
reported injuries,” Norfolk Southern said.“Our teams are en route
to the site to begin cleanup operations.”
US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Twitter he
had been briefed by the Federal Railroad Administration on the
latest derailment and that they would closely monitor the
situation.
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