"NTSB Investigates Norfolk Southern Freight Train Derailment in Pennsylvania, Spilling Diesel Fuel and Plastic Pellets into River"

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Three Norfolk Southern trains were involved in a collision and derailment near the Lehigh River in Lower Saucon Township, with two engines partially in the water. The NTSB is investigating the incident, which involved an eastbound train striking a stopped train, causing a subsequent collision with a westbound train. Diesel fuel and polypropylene pellets spilled into the river, but no hazardous materials were involved, and no injuries were reported. Containment booms were deployed, and local officials assured there was no danger to the public. Riverside Drive is closed, and residents are advised to stay away from the area.
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- Norfolk Southern freight train cars derail in Pennsylvania CNBC
- Pa. train derailment leaves cars on riverbank and in water; no injuries or hazardous materials reported NBC News
- NTSB investigates Norfolk Southern freight train derailment in eastern Pennsylvania CNN
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