Second train derailed in Ohio after CEO’s vows to prevent repeat of disaster
2023.03.05 02:31
Second train derailed in Ohio after CEO’s vows to prevent repeat of disaster
By Kristina Sobol
Budrigannews.com – An (NYSE:) Norfolk Southern Saturday’s train derailment in Ohio was the second such incident involving the railroad in that state in approximately a month. As a result, local officials issued an order instructing residents living near the accident site to seek shelter in place.
No one was hurt and the train that derailed near Springfield, according to Norfolk Southern, was not carrying any hazardous materials. According to local authorities, first responders on the scene were confirming that there were no toxins involved.
The accident occurred after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, 180 miles (290 kilometers) northeast of Springfield, on February 3. The East Palestine wrecking sent huge number of pounds of harmful synthetic compounds into the climate and constrained a great many individuals to clear.
In an email statement, Norfolk Southern stated that the 212-car train’s derailment on Saturday occurred as it was traveling southbound near Springfield. The derailment was not explained in the statement.
Norfolk Southern stated, “There have been no reported injuries and no hazardous materials are involved.” Our teams are on their way to the location to begin cleanup.
On Twitter, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg stated that the Federal Railroad Administration had informed him of the most recent derailment and would closely monitor the situation.
Mike DeWine, governor of Ohio, claimed that President Joe Biden and Buttigieg had contacted him to provide any necessary assistance regarding the most recent accident. He stated, “We don’t think hazardous materials were involved.”
According to a statement posted on the county’s Facebook (NASDAQ:), officials asked people living within 300 meters of Saturday’s derailment to “shelter-in-place out of an abundance of caution.” page.
It stated that the accident had brought down power lines, causing power outages in the area, and that it was unclear how long it would take to restore power.
