Cargo Train Derailment in West Virginia Poses No Immediate Hazard

Despite the derailment of a cargo train carrying hazardous materials in rural West Virginia, officials report no injuries or spills.

A CSX cargo train derailed in rural West Virginia, involving cars with hazardous materials like dry cement, calcium chloride, and sodium hydroxide.
No injuries were reported, and no hazardous materials were spilled as a result of the derailment.
The derailment occurred around 4:15 p.m. Monday in the area of Low Line and Magnolia roads in Morgan County.
No evacuation was necessary due to the remote location of the derailment, and hazardous materials teams have confirmed the area is safe.
CSX crews have begun removing the derailed rail cars and are working to repair the rail lines, with service on one of the two impacted lines already resumed.