Two crew members were briefly hospitalized after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Alabama on Easter Sunday. Officials say there is no hazardous materials threat.
At least 11 cars in a Norfolk Southern train derailed inAuthorities transported at least two crew members to a nearby hospital following the crash, but both have since been released. Norfolk says there is no hazmat threat from the derailed cars, and its cleanup teams are currently working in the area.
"According to Norfolk Southern, the train crew was briefly trapped in the engine room because the engine tilted over. There were no major injuries, but RPS was called to the scene to evaluate the crew and transported two crew members as a precaution,""Jasper Fire called all personnel in to assist the crew in getting out of the train and managing the scene, along with Jasper Police.
A Norfolk Southern crew member was briefly trapped in an engine car this weekend after it tilted over along with 10 other cars in Jasper, Alabama."During the derailment, the locomotive rolled onto its side and as a result spilled some diesel fuel and engine oil. Norfolk Southern crews have responded and have been working through the night on cleanup. We'd also like to thank the first responders who quickly arrived on-scene and took care of our crew," the company wrote.
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