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

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.

via The Morning Call|

#derailment #lehigh-river #norfolk-southern

transportation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Multiple Train Derailments in Eastern Pennsylvania Pose Environmental Threat"

Three Norfolk Southern trains collided and derailed near Easton, Pennsylvania, leaving railroad cars scattered along a riverbank and in the water. No injuries or hazardous materials were reported, but diesel fuel and plastic pellets spilled into the Lehigh River. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the incident, and cleanup efforts are underway.

via NBC News|

#lehigh-river #national-transportation-safety-board #norfolk-southern

transportation1 year ago•2 min saved

Pennsylvania Train Derailment Spills Plastic Pellets and Diesel into River

A Norfolk Southern freight train derailed near the Lehigh River in Lower Saucon, Pennsylvania, with no reported injuries or danger to the public. Photos show train cars and locomotives piled up along the riverbank, with diesel fuel spilling into the river. The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the cause of the derailment, while the company assures that there is no concern for residents in the area. This incident adds to the average of about three train derailments per day in the U.S., with most occurring in freight yards due to human factors or errors.

via USA TODAY|

#lehigh-river #national-transportation-safety-board #norfolk-southern

transportation1 year ago•2 min saved

"Multiple Train Cars Derail into Lehigh River in Pennsylvania"

Several freight train cars derailed along the Lehigh River in Pennsylvania, with no injuries or leaks reported. The derailment occurred in Lower Saucon Township, prompting response from emergency management services and the hazardous materials team. The Lehigh River provides drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people and is a tributary of the Delaware River. Norfolk Southern, the railroad company operating the train, was conducting an assessment at the site. This incident comes after Norfolk Southern's agreement to join a federal safety reporting program following a disastrous train derailment in Ohio in 2023.

via The New York Times|

#freight-cars #lehigh-river #norfolk-southern