Multiple Norfolk Southern Freight Trains Derail in Pennsylvania
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A Norfolk Southern train derailed in eastern Pennsylvania, spilling diesel fuel and plastic pellets into the Lehigh River. No injuries or hazardous material threat were reported, and containment booms were deployed to control the oil spill. Norfolk Southern stated it would investigate the accident and clean up the site, while Ancora Holdings called for the CEO's termination. This incident follows a previous derailment in Ohio, prompting President Biden to advocate for tougher rail safety laws.
Topics:nation#environmental-impact#norfolk-southern#pennsylvania#rail-safety#train-derailment#transportation
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- 3 trains derailed along Lehigh River in Lower Saucon, no threat seen (UPDATED WITH CAUSE) lehighvalleylive.com
- Pa. train derailment leaves cars on riverbank and in water; no injuries or hazardous materials reported NBC News
- Norfolk Southern freight train derails in Pennsylvania The Independent
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