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Norfolk Southern train derails near Montgomery Crossing in New Castle
NEW CASTLE (KDKA) — A Norfolk Southern train has derailed in the city of New Castle in Lawrence County.
The derailment occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday night near the Montgomery Avenue crossing near Route 108 in the city’s Mahoningtown neighborhood.
Lawrence Co. Public Safety officials say there is no threat to the public or hazardous material danger.
Public Safety Director Chad Strobel tells KDKA that around 10 cars derailed and believes that the entire train consisted of more than 200 cars.
Two Norfolk Southern crew members were on board at the time of the derailment. Both are accounted for and safe.
Norfolk Southern officials have been called to the scene.
There’s no word on what caused the derailment at this time.
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