[[{“value”:”Many cars were thrown into a river early on Saturday morning in Pennsylvania as a result of a train accident.
Around 7:15 a.m., a Norfolk Southern train reportedly derailed in Lower Saucon Township in Northampton County.
Lehigh County Hazmat and Northampton County Emergency Management are on the ground and offering assistance. The County of Northampton announced on social media that Norway Southern was present and conducting an assessment.
Many train cars ended up in the Lehigh River, according to officials.
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Emergency crew responds to a derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in Pennsylvania that caused many cars to crash into the Lehigh River. pic. twitter.com/bfGKW1ZhcC
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Three trains along the Lehigh River in Freemansburg, Pennsylvania, were involved in a Northfolk Southern train derailment, according to authorities who reported diesel fuel spilled into the river. pic. twitter.com/cIhhoE6sup
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Reports from NBC 10 Philadelphia:
Diesel fuel poured into the river, according to officials, and crews are attempting to contain it. One of the train cars even spilled polypropylene plastic pellets.
According to officials, there are now no evacuations or dangerous material threats to the community.
No one was hurt during this incident, according to officials.
According to officials, emergency personnel are investigating the scene and are asking residents to stay away from the area at this time.
In L. Saucon Twp., there has been a train accident. There have n’t been any evacuations, injuries, or leaks in the first place. This may change, though. The best way to help first responders is to STAY AWAY.
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The following statement was released by Norfolk Southern:
” Norfolk Southern has responded to a fatal accident in Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania. No reports of injuries to our crew members, no concerns about the safety of the public, or any dangerous material concerns about the railcars. Nearby emergency services responded quickly and professionally, which we appreciate. Our cleanup crews and contractors will remain on the scene over the coming days, and we appreciate the public’s patience as they work since quickly, carefully, and as safely as possible. Our goal is constantly to improve safety. We will look into this incident to find out how it happened and stop other incidents like it.
According to Fox News:
One of the most significant derailments occurred in Ohio next year, when 12 of the 151-car train’s cars derailed and 12 others caught fire, according to CBS News Philadelphia.
Norfolk Southern said in a statement to Fox News Digital that they were “appreciative of the rapid, professional response by regional emergency agencies” after the incident occurred close to Bethlehem. A clean-up plan is being developed by contractors and contractors at the derailment site.
According to a commercial fact sheet from Norfolk Southern, the business “has the most extensive intermodal franchise in the East” and ships over 2, 900 commodities for its customers. Additionally, the business claims to be the “largest rail shipper of metals in North America.””}]] [[{“value”:”
A train derailment early Saturday morning in Pennsylvania sent several cars into the river.
A Norfolk Southern train reportedly derailed around 7:15 am in Lower Saucon Township, Northampton County.
“Northampton County Emergency Management and the Lehigh County Hazmat Team are on site, providing support.” Norfolk Southern is currently on site and conducting an assessment,” posted the County of Northampton on social media.
Officials say that multiple train cars have ended up in the Lehigh River.
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BREAKING:
Emergency crews respond to a Norfolk Southern train derailment that resulted in several cars landing in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh River. pic.twitter.com/bfGKW1ZhcC
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Northfolk Southern derailment of 3 trains along the Lehigh River, Freemansburg PA. According to officials, diesel fuel spilled in the river. pic.twitter.com/cIhhoE6sup
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NBC 10 Philadelphia reports
Officials said crews were working to contain the spillage. One of the train cars also spilled polypropylene pellets.
Officials said there are no current evacuations or hazardous materials in the community.
Officials have confirmed that no one was injured in this incident.
Officials have confirmed that emergency personnel are on the scene and they are currently asking residents to leave the area.
A train has derailed in L. Saucon Twp. There are no reports of evacuations, injuries or leaks. This could change. Staying away from first responders is the best thing we could do to help them.
— Lamont G. Mclure (@LamontGMcClure1), March 2, 2024
Norfolk Southern released this statement:
“Norfolk Southern responded to a train derailment that occurred in Lower Saucon Township (PA). No danger to the public is present, nor are there any concerns about hazardous materials from the railcars. There have also been no reports of injuries among our crew. We appreciate the prompt, professional response from local emergency agencies. We appreciate the patience of the public as our crews and contractors continue to work on the scene for the next few days. We are always striving to improve safety. We will investigate the incident to learn how it happened and to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Fox News:
CBS News Philadelphia reported that Norfolk Southern experienced multiple derailments in the past year. One of the most notable occurred in Ohio, “when 38 cars from a 151 car train carrying hazardous material derailed and 12 other cars caught fire,” CBS News Philadelphia reported.
In a statement, Norfolk Southern told Fox News Digital that they responded to the incident in Bethlehem. They “appreciate their quick and professional response from local emergency agencies.” Crews are working on a cleanup plan for the derailment.
In a corporate fact sheet, Norfolk Southern states that it “has the most comprehensive intermodal franchise in East” and ships more than 2,900 commodities to its customers. The company claims to be the “largest rail shipping of metals in North America.”
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