One set of wheels slipped the track in Lexington, prompting delays.
A Norfolk Southern train derailed in North Carolina on Saturday morning, following a high-profile crash in Ohio earlier this month.
The Saturday derailment, in Lexington, North Carolina, occurred on a 132-car freight train. Only one of those cars derailed, Norfolk Southern said, and as of Saturday afternoon there were no reports of a hazardous materials situation. A Norfolk Southern spokesperson told The Daily Beast that the incident occurred when “literally one set of wheels” on a car derailed, and that the car, as a whole, had not left the track. As of Saturday afternoon, the contents of the train’s cargo had not been disclosed.
“There are no reports of a hazmat situation or danger to the public. Our crew is safe and additional personnel are on their way to begin cleanup. We appreciate the public’s patience and care near this area during the cleanup work,” a spokesperson told Fox News.On Feb. 3, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, leading to a large chemical fire and lingering concerns of environmental damage.
Trains derail approximately 1,000 times each year in the U.S., but rarely result in chemical leaks like in East Palestine,
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