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Taiwan train crash: Derailment north of Hualien leaves 36 dead and many injured
The eight car train, traveling to Taitung, came off the rails in a tunnel just north of Hualien Friday morning, causing several carriages to hit the wall of the tunnel, the government-run Central News Agency (CNA) reported, citing the fire department. The train driver and 35 passengers were killed, according to Taiwan’s Premier, Su Tseng-chang. …
Scotland train derailment in Stonehaven an ‘extremely serious incident’
The derailment occurred on Wednesday morning at Stonehaven, British Transport Police (BTP) said in a tweet. Speaking to the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday afternoon, Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said there had been early reports of serious injuries and mentioned that the area had suffered from significant storms. The derailment is an “extremely serious incident,” …
Illinois train derailment sparks massive fire, forces home and school evacuations
A train derailed in southwestern Illinois Tuesday afternoon, sparking a huge fire that sent plumes of black smoke billowing into the air that could be seen in downtown St. Louis. Fox 2 reported that first responders were on the scene near Dupo, about eight miles south of St. Louis. Video from KMOV-TV showed at least 10 train cars …
BREAKING: Train derailment in Grant County, WI
GRANT COUNTY, Wisconsin (KWWL) – The BNSF railroad company has reported a train derailment just south of Glen Haven involving relatively 15 cars. Grant County Emergency Management says there is no threat to public safety. Currently, the US Fish and Wildlife and WI DNR are estimating the environmental impact to be minimal. Please avoid the …
BREAKING: Several roads are closed after train derailment in Windber
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