No Hazardous Materials on Board as 28 Cars of Norfolk Southern Train Derail in Ohio

No Hazardous Materials on Board as 28 Cars of Norfolk Southern Train Derail in Ohio - Image Generated by DALL·E

On Saturday evening, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Springfield, Ohio, causing 28 cars to come off the tracks. Fortunately, no hazardous materials were on board and no injuries were reported to the public or the two-man crew operating the train.

According to a statement from Norfolk Southern, four empty non-hazardous material tank cars were involved, as well as one car containing plastic pellets that spilled onto the soil. Power lines were also affected, leading to a delay in the cleanup process.

The train derailment is the fourth in Ohio in less than five months, prompting concern from Ohio officials and Sen. Sherrod Brown. Brown released a statement saying, “I’m deeply concerned about the safety of Ohioans and the environment following this derailment. We must do more to ensure that our railroads are safe and secure.”

The Federal Railroad Administration is currently investigating the cause of the derailment. In the meantime, Norfolk Southern is working to clean up the site and restore power to the affected area.

The train derailment in Springfield, Ohio is a reminder of the importance of safety when it comes to railroads. Fortunately, no hazardous materials were on board and no injuries were reported. The Federal Railroad Administration is currently investigating the cause of the derailment, and Norfolk Southern is working to clean up the site and restore power to the affected area.

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