Train Carrying Toxic Materials Derailed in West Virginia – IOTW Report

Train Carrying Toxic Materials Derailed in West Virginia

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A CSX cargo train carrying toxic materials has derailed in rural West Virginia, according to reports.

The train derailed around 4:15 p.m. Monday in the area of Low Line and Magnolia roads in Morgan County.

The nine derailed cars contained dry cement, calcium chloride, and sodium hydroxide, according to CSX and county officials.

The derailment has brought emergency personnel to the scene.

The incident occurred on Monday afternoon, with at least eight cars landing on their side.

Images of the crash scene appear to show cars on fire.

No evacuations of residents have been reported as the location is remote.

13 Comments on Train Carrying Toxic Materials Derailed in West Virginia

  1. Each train is around a 100 cars, each carrying 70 to 100 tons or more. All the stuff we need to live our modern way of life, but the only time they’re talked about is when there is an accident.

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