Yet Another Norfolk Southern Train Derails in Ohio
A second Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio on Friday, springing authorities into clean-up duty—again—and residents fearful for their safety.
The derailment occurred near state Route 41 in Springfield just before 5 p.m., according to WHIO. Of the train’s 212 cars, about 20 derailed, with four containing residual amounts of diesel exhaust fuel and polyacrylamide water solution. It led to a temporary shelter-in-place order for nearby residents that was lifted early Saturday morning.
“There is no indication of any injuries or risk to public health at this time,” the Clark County government wrote on Facebook. Agencies that responded included Springfield’s fire, rescue, and police departments; the Ohio State Highway Patrol; the Ohio Department of Public Safety; the Ohio Department of Transportation; and the state’s Environmental Protection Agency.