Tragic Train Derailment on Colorado's I-25 Claims Truck Driver's Life
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A truck driver was killed when a coal train derailed and a rail bridge collapsed over Interstate 25 in Colorado. The incident resulted in the closure of a section of the highway, which carries about 40,000 vehicles daily. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the derailment and will also examine the bridge and its maintenance. BNSF, the train operator, has had 177 derailments this year. Lawmakers have been considering changes to rail safety laws following a previous derailment in Ohio.
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