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Injuries Reported After Train Derailment in Pennsylvania
May 27th, 8:03 AM EDT
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Across the US, trains derail more often than you might think. The majority of them, though, cause only cargo damage.
However, several injuries were reported after a train derailed Thursday in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
According to an official, a construction vehicle was crossing the tracks when it was hit by an eastbound train.
The train derailed sending several of its cars into a nearby creek, and two of its operators to the hospital.
The driver of the construction vehicle has also been taken to a hospital. All injuries are reported as minor.
Some of the train cars involved were hauling a type of crude oil, requiring clean-up. Those efforts are underway.