Tunnel Collapse Causes Train To Derail
Two Railroad Employees Injured
POSTED: 6:41 am EST January 5,
2005
UPDATED: 8:02 am EST January 5,
2005
GRANT COUNTY, Ky. -- Debris from a partial tunnel collapse caused a CSX train to derail, injuring two railroad employees this morning, the Grant County Sheriff reported. The accident occurred about 3:30 a.m. off Eagle Tunnel Road between Glencoe and Elliston.Two employees on the train were trapped for a short time and suffered minor injuries. Both were transported to St. Elizabeth-Grant County Hospital.
The train, consisting of two engines and 41 cars, was southbound from Toledo to Louisville and had stopped in Cincinnati. It was carrying a cargo of automobiles.The train was not hauling hazardous materials. Debris on the track caused the lead engine and 10 cars to derail.CSX is investigating the accident.
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