Key takeaways:
- A Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed near Springfield, Ohio, approximately 46 miles west of Columbus.
- No injuries were reported and there were no hazardous materials aboard the train.
- Norfolk Southern is currently investigating the cause of the derailment.
On Saturday evening, a Norfolk Southern cargo train derailed near Springfield, Ohio, approximately 46 miles west of Columbus. This is the second derailment of the company’s trains in Ohio in the past month.
According to a Norfolk Southern spokesperson, approximately 20 cars of the 212-car train derailed while traveling south. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
The derailment is similar to the Feb. 3 incident in East Palestine, Ohio, in which a Norfolk Southern train derailed. However, the spokesperson said that there were no hazardous materials aboard the train in this incident. The Clark County Emergency Management Agency is working to confirm the company’s report about the materials.
Norfolk Southern is currently investigating the cause of the derailment. The company has not yet released any information about the cause of the incident.
The derailment is the second incident involving a Norfolk Southern train in Ohio in the past month. The company is working to ensure the safety of its trains and passengers.
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