West Virginia
CSX issues update on West Virginia train derailment
MORGAN COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – CSX has issued an update on Monday’s derailment in West Virginia.
CSX crews worked through the night as they began the process of gaining access to and removing the ten rail cars involved in the train derailment that occurred yesterday at 4:16 p.m. in Morgan County.
CSX says the safety of the community and everyone on site is their top priority as the crews continue their work of removing the equipment, making repairs to the rail lines, and completely restoring the area.
Service is expected to resume on one of the two rail lines impacted by the incident by 1 p.m. this afternoon.
Repairs on the second line will continue throughout the day and are expected to be completed tomorrow afternoon.
CSX says it appreciates the swift response of the local first responders yesterday.
None of the derailed cars carrying hazardous materials lost any of their contents, there were no injuries as a result of the incident and no danger to the public.
The cause of the incident is under investigation.